98446 — Tacoma, WA
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98446 is a strongly owner-occupied area (72% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $96K — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 86/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98446
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 13,821 |
| Total Households | 4,800 |
| Median Household Income | $96K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 3,442 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1990 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 49% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 35% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 16% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98446 score 86/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 86/100 is driven by: +12 owner_pct >= 70% (x0.8); +5 owner-occ households >= 2000; +12 income $60K-$150K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate 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 98446 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98446. 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 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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