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Gig Harbor, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98332

Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,855
294/sq mi
$135,330
Median income
$748,200
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gig Harbor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
294
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98332 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98332 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, home to 15,855 residents across 53.9 square miles, a density of 294 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98332 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,330 (49% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $72,321. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $748,200 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,394 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 98332 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pierce County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 98332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gig Harbor, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98332.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 98332, 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

15,855

Population

53.9

Area (sq mi)

294

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98332?

46.6

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$135,330

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$72,321

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98332 ranks nationally

Gig Harbor, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$135,330 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,864

Total Housing Units

7,662

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$748,200

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$2,394

Median Rent

1996

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98332 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 264
2021 +14.5% 302
2022 +20.7% 364
2023 +0.1% 365
2024 +0.0% 365

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 527 business establishments in ZIP 98332, employing approximately 5,423 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,831,000.

527

Businesses

5,423

Employees

$326.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 17.5%
Construction 72 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 56 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 45 8.5%
Retail trade 41 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.5%
Finance and insurance 25 4.7%
Wholesale trade 20 3.8%
Manufacturing 14 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.3%
Educational services 10 1.9%
Information 9 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 98332 vs 98335 →

ZIP 98332 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98332 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98332 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98332 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98335 Gig Harbor, WA 24,925 4.7 mi
98359 Olalla, WA 4,887 4.6 mi
98329 Gig Harbor, WA 10,545 6.0 mi
98333 Fox Island, WA 3,633 8.2 mi
98407 Tacoma, WA 19,885 6.7 mi
98070 Vashon, WA 10,624 6.7 mi
98367 Port Orchard, WA 27,693 8.0 mi
98465 Tacoma, WA 6,340 8.7 mi
98406 Tacoma, WA 21,610 8.3 mi
98466 Tacoma, WA 26,944 9.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98332 in? ▼
ZIP code 98332 (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 98332? ▼
ZIP code 98332 in Gig Harbor, WA has a population of 15,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98332? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98332 is $135,330, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98332? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98332 is $748,200, which is 169% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98332? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98332 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98332? ▼
ZIP code 98332 has 527 business establishments employing approximately 5,423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98332? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98332 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Construction (72), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98332? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98332 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 98332? ▼
In ZIP code 98332, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 98332? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98332 is 32.0 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 98332? ▼
In ZIP code 98332, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98332? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98332 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.