98446 — Tacoma, WA
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 88/High | +4 owner-occupied 67% (x0.3) · +4 5,257 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| healthcare | 88/High | +4 owner-occupied 67% (x0.3) · +7 5,257 households | Details → |
| other | 88/High | +7 owner-occupied 67% · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| general | 88/High | +7 owner-occupied 67% · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 87/High | +9 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 87/High | +8 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 85/High | +7 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +3 5,257 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 84/High | +9 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 84/High | +9 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 84/High | +9 owner-occupied 67% (x0.9) · +6 5,257 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| Real Estate | 84/High | +7 owner-occupied 67% (x0.8) · +5 5,257 households | Details → |
| insurance | 82/High | +7 owner-occupied 67% · +2 5,257 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Gutters | 82/High | +8 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +4 5,257 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 82/High | +8 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +3 5,257 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 81/High | +8 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2) · +3 5,257 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98446
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 14,634 |
| Total Households | 5,257 |
| Median Household Income | $102K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67% |
| Median Home Value | $488K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 66% |
| Median Resident Age | 37 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 98446?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 98446 scores highest for Professional Services (88/100). It also scores well for healthcare 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 98446 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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