3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 984xxTacoma, WA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 984 changed +3.1% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.1% for Washington and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 98402–98499. Most of its 2010 population lived in Pierce County (100%). Communities in the region include Lakewood, Parkland, University Place, Fort Lewis, Fife. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.1%
- 5-year change
- +27.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +422%
- National rank (1 year)
- 532nd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 984 vs Washington and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 984: 522.4
- Washington: 486.5
- Tacoma-Lakewood, WA metro: 485.1
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 984 | WA | U.S. | Gap vs WA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.1% | +1.1% | +3.0% | +2.1 pts | +0.1 pts |
| 3 years | +9.5% | +8.2% | +12.9% | +1.3 pts | −3.3 pts |
| 5 years | +27.9% | +29.7% | +41.3% | −1.8 pts | −13.4 pts |
| 10 years | +127% | +105% | +93.3% | +22.3 pts | +33.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +422% | +387% | +292% | +35.9 pts | +130.8 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 984 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +404% | $1,511,604 |
| Q2 2000 | +310% | $1,229,854 |
| Q2 2005 | +159% | $776,551 |
| Q2 2010 | +161% | $784,442 |
| Q2 2015 | +153% | $759,649 |
| Q2 2020 | +52.6% | $457,796 |
| Q2 2021 | +27.9% | $383,665 |
| Q2 2023 | +9.5% | $328,556 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.1% | $309,376 |
How ZIP3 984 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 984 ranks 532nd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 2nd of 14 in Washington. Its one-year change is +0.1 pts versus the nation and +2.1 pts versus Washington. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 532nd of 882 | 2nd of 14 |
| 3 years | 734th of 882 | 4th of 14 |
| 5 years | 815th of 882 | 13th of 14 |
| 10 years | 54th of 882 | 2nd of 14 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 59th of 879 | 3rd of 14 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 984
ZIP3 984's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 33.3% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2017, about 10 years after the top. Today it sits +104% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 984 | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -33.3% | Q2 2017 (10 yrs) | +104% |
| WA | Q4 2007 | Q2 2012 | -25.2% | Q2 2016 (8.5 yrs) | +106% |
| Metro | Q3 2007 | Q2 2012 | -32.3% | Q2 2017 (9.8 yrs) | +98.8% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 984's index has changed +136% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 984 after inflation | WA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.7% | -2.7% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -0.3% | -1.4% | -0.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +3.1% | +4.6% | +3.6% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +63.3% | +47.3% | +58.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +136% | +120% | +119% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 984
Regional estimate
$681,458
- Estimated gain
- $381,458
- Index change
- +127%
- Start index
- 229.96
- End index
- 522.36
ZIP3 984 (Tacoma, WA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 983 · Bremerton, WA area | WA | +0.3% | +29.4% | +347% |
| 980 · Bellevue, WA area | WA | +0.1% | +31.0% | +439% |
| 981 · Seattle, WA area | WA | +0.3% | +20.2% | +493% |
| 985 · Olympia, WA area | WA | +2.3% | +32.9% | +323% |
| 982 · Everett, WA area | WA | +0.8% | +33.6% | +377% |
| 986 · Vancouver, WA area | WA | +2.0% | +31.1% | +339% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 522.36 |
| Q1 2026 | 517.54 |
| Q4 2025 | 512.71 |
| Q3 2025 | 506.63 |
| Q2 2025 | 506.53 |
| Q1 2025 | 501.23 |
| Q4 2024 | 497.17 |
| Q3 2024 | 492.92 |
| Q2 2024 | 492.80 |
| Q1 2024 | 479.38 |
| Q4 2023 | 472.76 |
| Q3 2023 | 476.24 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 984?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 984, the regional index changed +3.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +27.9% over five years, +127% over ten years, and +422% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 984 appreciating faster than Washington and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.1% compares with +1.1% for Washington and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.1 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −13.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 984?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 984. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 98402 to 98499 (27 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.