98421 — Tacoma, WA
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 31/Low | -4 owner-occupied 5% (x0.3) · -2 95 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| general | 30/Low | -6 owner-occupied 5% · -3 95 households | Details → |
| other | 30/Low | -6 owner-occupied 5% · -3 95 households | Details → |
| insurance | 29/Low | -9 owner-occupied 5% · -1 95 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Real Estate | 28/Low | -7 owner-occupied 5% (x0.8) · -3 95 households | Details → |
| healthcare | 26/Low | -4 owner-occupied 5% (x0.3) · -5 95 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 26/Low | -10 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -2 95 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 23/Low | -9 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -2 95 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 22/Low | -8 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -2 95 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 22/Low | -9 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -3 95 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 21/Low | -8 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -2 95 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 21/Low | -8 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -3 95 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 17/Low | -9 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -3 95 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 16/Low | -9 owner-occupied 5% (x1.2) · -3 95 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 14/Low | -8 owner-occupied 5% (x0.9) · -4 95 households (x1.3) | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98421
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 424 |
| Total Households | 95 |
| Median Household Income | $26K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 5% |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 0% |
| Median Resident Age | 33 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 98421?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 98421 scores highest for Professional Services (31/100). It also scores well for general and other.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 98421 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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