98439 — Lakewood, WA
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 53/Medium | -4 owner-occupied 9% (x0.3) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 52/Medium | -4 owner-occupied 9% (x0.3) · +1 2,139 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| HVAC | 51/Medium | -9 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| other | 50/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 9% · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| general | 50/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 9% · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 48/Low | -10 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 47/Low | -10 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 46/Low | -9 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Real Estate | 46/Low | -8 owner-occupied 9% (x0.8) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 45/Low | -7 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| insurance | 43/Low | -7 owner-occupied 9% · +3 median income $51K (x1.2) | Details → |
| Gutters | 43/Low | -9 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 41/Low | -9 owner-occupied 9% (x0.9) · +1 2,139 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| Pest Control | 38/Low | -9 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 38/Low | -9 owner-occupied 9% (x1.2) · +1 2,139 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98439
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Lakewood |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 5,671 |
| Total Households | 2,139 |
| Median Household Income | $51K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 9% |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 9% |
| Median Resident Age | 25 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 98439?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 98439 scores highest for healthcare (53/100). It also scores well for Professional Services and HVAC.
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 98439 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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