Name: Zip Code 98406
Address: Tacoma

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 98406 is a neighborhood known for its calm ambiance and peaceful streets, offering a pleasant retreat surrounded by green spaces like Jefferson Park and Living War Memorial Park that are conveniently accessible. The area features a diverse range of housing options, including single detached homes and varied apartment buildings with unit sizes from lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences. Traveling by bicycle is straightforward thanks to well-developed cycling infrastructure, and many daily needs, including groceries, restaurants, and coffee shops, are found nearby. The neighborhood is connected by numerous bus lines, with stops conveniently close to most residences. Proximity to primary and secondary schools enhances the community’s convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is reasonably convenient for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the need for a car, and various businesses are reasonably close at hand. This area is also moderately amenable to cycling. The transit system in this area is rather poor. Thankfully, there are approximately 20 bus lines traversing the postal code, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. However, moving around by car is easy in Zip Code 98406. Finding a parking spot is quite easy, and it is a rather short car ride to the closest highway from any home in this postal code.

Services

Property owners in Zip Code 98406 generally have to rely on a car to shop for groceries in one of approximately 20 stores. Nevertheless, getting to the closest pharmacy and thus some basic food items is typically convenient. Residents can enjoy over 150 restaurants and coffee shops as well. In terms of education, property owners will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Zip Code 98406, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

The character of Zip Code 98406 is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Finally, public green spaces, including Titlow Park and Catherine Ursich Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to discover, resulting in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations within Zip Code 98406.

Car friendly6.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.4

Few or no groceries within a short drive