98409 — Tacoma, WA
Roofing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98409 is predominantly rental (44% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $73K and a median home value of $395K — earning a high Roofing targeting score of 75/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98409
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 27,843 |
| Total Households | 12,218 |
| Median Household Income | $73K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5,428 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 44% |
| Median Home Value | $395K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 47% |
| Median Resident Age | 33 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1976 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 64% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 25% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 12% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98409 score 75/100 for Roofing?▾
The score of 75/100 is driven by: +2 owner-occupied 44% (x1.2); +5 12,218 households; +5 median income $73K. Each signal is weighted for the Roofing 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 98409 to my Roofing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Roofing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98409. 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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