98499 — Lakewood, WA
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 87/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x0.3) · +9 13,904 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 86/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x0.3) · +5 13,904 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Real Estate | 78/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x0.8) · +6 13,904 households | Details → |
| general | 76/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| other | 76/High | -1 owner-occupied 38% · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| insurance | 71/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% · +3 13,904 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Electrical | 70/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 70/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 70/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x0.9) · +9 13,904 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| HVAC | 70/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +4 13,904 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 67/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 66/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 65/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 65/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +6 13,904 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 64/Medium | -1 owner-occupied 38% (x1.2) · +5 13,904 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98499
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Lakewood |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 32,464 |
| Total Households | 13,904 |
| Median Household Income | $67K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 38% |
| Median Home Value | $409K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 36% |
| Median Resident Age | 36 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 98499?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 98499 scores highest for healthcare (87/100). It also scores well for Professional Services and Real Estate.
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 98499 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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