Puyallup, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98371
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,468
- 686/sq mi High-density area
- $97,242
- Median income Above-median income area
- $556,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Puyallup pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 686
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98371 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 98371 (Puyallup, WA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 317.3 in 2023 to 332.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98371 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, with 20,468 residents across 29.8 square miles, a density of 686 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98371 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,242 (7% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,941. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $556,800 (9% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,769; 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98371 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 98371
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Puyallup, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98371.
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 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 98371, Puyallup, 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
20,468
Population
29.8
Area (sq mi)
686
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98371?
38.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
11.1%
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?
$97,242
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$47,941
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98371 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Puyallup, 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)
$97,242 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
10,231housing units
10,231
Total Housing Units
9,603
Occupied Units
628
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$556,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,769
Median Rent
1982
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98371 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 232 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 267 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 310 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 317 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 332 |
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 736 business establishments in ZIP 98371, employing approximately 11,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $659,379,000.
736
Businesses
11,458
Employees
$659.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 113 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
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 98371 vs 98373 →
ZIP 98371 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98003
Federal Way (98003)
44,151 residents
- 98404
Tacoma (98404)
32,086 residents
- 98375
Puyallup (98375)
26,863 residents
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
22,475 residents
- 98373
Puyallup (98373)
22,246 residents
- 98371
Puyallup (98371)
20,468 residents
- 98390 10,461
Sumner (98390)
10,461 residents
- 98446 10,173
Tacoma (98446)
10,173 residents
- 98424 10,140
Tacoma (98424)
10,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98371 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98371 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98375
Puyallup (98375)
$117,074 median income
- 98443
Tacoma (98443)
$105,035 median income
- 98373
Puyallup (98373)
$103,796 median income
- 98446
Tacoma (98446)
$101,938 median income
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
$98,152 median income
- 98390
Sumner (98390)
$97,795 median income
- 98371
Puyallup (98371)
$97,242 median income
- 98354
Milton (98354)
$96,866 median income
- 98424
Tacoma (98424)
$94,122 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98371 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98373 | Puyallup, WA | 22,246 | 3.6 mi |
| 98443 | Tacoma, WA | 5,371 | 2.5 mi |
| 98354 | Milton, WA | 6,976 | 3.5 mi |
| 98372 | Puyallup, WA | 22,475 | 2.6 mi |
| 98424 | Tacoma, WA | 10,140 | 2.8 mi |
| 98375 | Puyallup, WA | 26,863 | 6.6 mi |
| 98404 | Tacoma, WA | 32,086 | 4.2 mi |
| 98390 | Sumner, WA | 10,461 | 4.5 mi |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA | 44,151 | 7.3 mi |
| 98446 | Tacoma, WA | 10,173 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98371, 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 (20,468 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 98371 in?
ZIP code 98371 (Puyallup) 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 98371?
ZIP code 98371 in Puyallup, WA has a population of 20,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98371?
The median household income in ZIP 98371 is $97,242, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98371?
The median home value in ZIP 98371 is $556,800, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98371 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98371?
ZIP code 98371 has 736 business establishments employing approximately 11,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98371?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98371 are: Construction (113), Retail trade (85), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98371?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98371 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 98371?
In ZIP code 98371, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 98371?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98371 is 31.6 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 98371?
In ZIP code 98371, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98371 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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