98424 — Tacoma, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98424 is predominantly rental (49% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $94K and a median home value of $562K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 77/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98424
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 11,816 |
| Total Households | 4,355 |
| Median Household Income | $94K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,137 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 49% |
| Median Home Value | $562K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 45% |
| Median Resident Age | 32 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1999 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 42% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 43% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 15% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98424 score 77/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 77/100 is driven by: +6 owner-occupied 49% (x1.2); +4 4,355 households; +6 median income $94K. 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 98424 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 98424. 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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