ZIP Code 98442: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington uses ZIP code 98442. Its reference point is at latitude 47.3081 and longitude -122.4185 (47°18'29.2"N 122°25'06.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 98442
Tacoma has 43 ZIP codes in our directory, and Pierce County has 81.
Washington has 747 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 98422 in Tacoma, about 1.3 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 98442 |
|---|---|
| Place | Tacoma |
| County | Pierce County |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 47.3081 |
| Longitude | -122.4185 |
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Map of ZIP Code 98442
Map centred on 47.3081, -122.4185. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Tacoma, Washington
Video: Tacoma, Washington
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Tacoma, Washington - Travel Guide 2024 — by DoTravel · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 98442
These 12 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 98442, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 98442, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Milton – 6.4 mi southeast
- Vashon – 8.4 mi north
- Pacific – 8.7 mi east
- University Place – 10 mi southwest
- Gig Harbor – 11 mi west
- Fox Island – 11 mi southwest
- Olalla – 11 mi northwest
- Puyallup – 12 mi southeast
- Steilacoom – 12 mi southwest
- Lakewood – 13 mi south
- Federal Way – 13 mi east
- Southworth – 14 mi north
Schools Near Tacoma
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 98442 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Tacoma, Pierce County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Federal Way, Milton and Vashon widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Tacoma are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 98442.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Tacoma can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Federal Way, Milton and Vashon.
Shopping and Dining in Tacoma
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Tacoma are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Tacoma, Washington can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Pierce County along with the name Tacoma.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 98442, Federal Way lies about 2.7 mi to the east, Milton lies about 6.4 mi to the southeast, Vashon lies about 8.4 mi to the north, Pacific lies about 8.7 mi to the east and University Place lies about 10 mi to the southwest in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Tacoma show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 98442
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Ping pong project”): Michael Knowles from Tacoma, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Magdalis alutacea”): Ianna Hudson the Bug Hunting Ethusiast, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Alley in Tacoma, 1986 (1649678480)”): Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Greetings from Tacoma, Washington - Large Letter Postcard (5171594324)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Carbon River - panoramio”): jared goss, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Tacoma, Washington - Travel Guide 2024” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 98442 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).