The Seattle-Tacoma metro area contains Zip Code 98498, which is in the state of Washington. Pierce County is the primary location of zip code 98498. LAKEWOOD, Washington is the designated name for 98498 by the US Postal Service. Several cities in Washington state, including Lakewood, Fort Lewis, Steilacoom, University Place, and McChord AFB, contain or border portions of zip code 98498. Zip code 98498’s area code is 253. In comparison to other zipcodes in Washington, 98498 can be categorised socioeconomically as a Middle Class class.

The county’s current unemployment rate of 6.5 percent is lower than the state’s current unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, which is higher than the current national unemployment rate of 3.9 percent. The current unemployment rate in 98498 is 5.3 percent.

The population of 98498 decreased over the previous ten years, from 28894 to 27546, according to the 2010 US Census. White people make up the majority of both the population in 98498 and the students enrolled in its public schools. In the 98498 public schools, 60% of the students are either eligible for or receive free or reduced lunches.