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Lakewood city, WA

ZIP 98499 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98499

98499 has a population of 33,694 with a median age of 33.5 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
45.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Black
16.7%+35% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.6%+29% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
24.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.5%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
14.7%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.0%+35% vs US avg
x
High school
27.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.1%+56% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
69/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.5%+190% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
74.2%+1179% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98499

Poverty Rate
16.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.5%+190% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.7%+58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.9%+70% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
74.2%+1179% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population33,694
Median age33.5
Poverty rate16.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White45.9%
Hispanic24.6%
Black16.7%
Asian7.6%
Foreign-born29.8%