Gig Harbor, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98329
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,545
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $110,316
- Median income Above-median income area
- $518,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gig Harbor pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98329 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98329 (Gig Harbor, WA) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 337.8 in 2023 to 376.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98329 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, home to 10,545 residents across 66.7 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98329 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,316 (21% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,833. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $518,700 (1% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,755; 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98329 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98329
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gig Harbor, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98329.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 14
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98329, Gig Harbor, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,545
Population
66.7
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98329?
42.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$110,316
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$48,833
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98329 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Gig Harbor, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$110,316 Top 21% higher than 79% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,638housing units
4,638
Total Housing Units
4,518
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$518,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,755
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98329 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 258 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 301 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 352 |
| 2023 | -4.1% | 338 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 377 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 98329, employing approximately 777 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,201,000.
154
Businesses
777
Employees
$32.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98329 vs 98394 →
ZIP 98329 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98367
Port Orchard (98367)
27,693 residents
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
24,925 residents
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
15,855 residents
- 98329 10,545
Gig Harbor (98329)
10,545 residents
- 98359 4,887
Olalla (98359)
4,887 residents
- 98349 4,614
Lakebay (98349)
4,614 residents
- 98333 3,633
Fox Island (98333)
3,633 residents
- 98524 3,232
Allyn (98524)
3,232 residents
- 98394 1,107
Vaughn (98394)
1,107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98329 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98329 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98333
Fox Island (98333)
$172,292 median income
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
$135,330 median income
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
$128,592 median income
- 98367
Port Orchard (98367)
$115,482 median income
- 98359
Olalla (98359)
$114,091 median income
- 98329
Gig Harbor (98329)
$110,316 median income
- 98524
Allyn (98524)
$99,483 median income
- 98349
Lakebay (98349)
$75,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98329 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98329, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,545 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98329 in?
ZIP code 98329 (Gig Harbor) is located in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98329?
ZIP code 98329 in Gig Harbor, WA has a population of 10,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98329?
The median household income in ZIP 98329 is $110,316, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98329?
The median home value in ZIP 98329 is $518,700, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98329?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98329 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98329?
ZIP code 98329 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98329?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98329 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98329?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98329 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98329?
In ZIP code 98329, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98329?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98329 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98329?
In ZIP code 98329, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98329?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98329 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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