Gig Harbor, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98335
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,925
- 436/sq mi High-density area
- $128,592
- Median income Above-median income area
- $791,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gig Harbor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 436
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98335 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 98335 (Gig Harbor, WA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 370.2 in 2023 to 377.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98335 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, with 24,925 residents across 57.1 square miles, a density of 436 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98335 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,592 (41% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,340. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $791,100 (55% above the average Washington ZIP), while 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,120.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98335 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 98335
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gig Harbor, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98335.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
187 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
148 establishments
- Construction
Construction
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 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 98335, 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
24,925
Population
57.1
Area (sq mi)
436
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98335?
43.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
4.8%
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?
$128,592
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$71,340
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98335 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)
$128,592 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
11,435housing units
11,435
Total Housing Units
10,995
Occupied Units
440
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$791,100
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$2,120
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98335 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 260 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 298 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 352 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 370 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 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 1,159 business establishments in ZIP 98335, employing approximately 8,779 people with a combined annual payroll of $454,618,000.
1,159
Businesses
8,779
Employees
$454.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 187 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 148 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 114 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 104 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.1% |
| Information | 23 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 98335 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98466
Tacoma (98466)
26,944 residents
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
24,925 residents
- 98406
Tacoma (98406)
21,610 residents
- 98407
Tacoma (98407)
19,885 residents
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
15,855 residents
- 98467
University Place (98467)
14,728 residents
- 98388 7,508
Steilacoom (98388)
7,508 residents
- 98465 6,340
Tacoma (98465)
6,340 residents
- 98359 4,887
Olalla (98359)
4,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98335 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98335 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
- 98359
Olalla (98359)
$114,091 median income
- 98407
Tacoma (98407)
$110,288 median income
- 98406
Tacoma (98406)
$104,264 median income
- 98466
Tacoma (98466)
$101,778 median income
- 98388
Steilacoom (98388)
$100,851 median income
- 98467
University Place (98467)
$91,354 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98335 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98333 | Fox Island, WA | 3,633 | 3.6 mi |
| 98332 | Gig Harbor, WA | 15,855 | 4.7 mi |
| 98407 | Tacoma, WA | 19,885 | 5.1 mi |
| 98465 | Tacoma, WA | 6,340 | 5.5 mi |
| 98388 | Steilacoom, WA | 7,508 | 7.2 mi |
| 98406 | Tacoma, WA | 21,610 | 5.7 mi |
| 98466 | Tacoma, WA | 26,944 | 6.3 mi |
| 98467 | University Place, WA | 14,728 | 7.4 mi |
| 98359 | Olalla, WA | 4,887 | 9.3 mi |
| 98416 | Tacoma, WA | 1,014 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98335, 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 (24,925 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 98335 in?
ZIP code 98335 (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 98335?
ZIP code 98335 in Gig Harbor, WA has a population of 24,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98335?
The median household income in ZIP 98335 is $128,592, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98335?
The median home value in ZIP 98335 is $791,100, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98335?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98335 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98335?
ZIP code 98335 has 1,159 business establishments employing approximately 8,779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98335?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98335 are: Health care and social assistance (187), Professional, scientific, and technical services (148), Construction (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98335?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98335 increased by 1.9% 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 98335?
In ZIP code 98335, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 98335?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98335 is 27.6 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 98335?
In ZIP code 98335, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98335?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98335 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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