98421 — Tacoma, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98421 is predominantly rental (5% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $26K — earning a lower Pest Control targeting score of 16/100 due to demographics less aligned with Pest Control demand patterns.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98421
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 424 |
| Total Households | 95 |
| Median Household Income | $26K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 5% |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 0% |
| Median Resident Age | 33 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 2012 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 27% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 11% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 62% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98421 score 16/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 16/100 is driven by: -9 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2); -3 95 households; -6 median income $26K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 98421 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98421. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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