98444 — Tacoma, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98444 is predominantly rental (44% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $65K and a median home value of $416K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 78/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98444
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 35,754 |
| Total Households | 13,094 |
| Median Household Income | $65K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5,758 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 44% |
| Median Home Value | $416K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 50% |
| Median Resident Age | 34 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1978 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 70% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 26% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 4% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98444 score 78/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 78/100 is driven by: +3 owner-occupied 44% (x1.2); +7 13,094 households; +6 median income $65K. 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 98444 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 98444. 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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