PlainZIP

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
$97,242
Median income
$556,800
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $47,941. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Median home value sits at $556,800 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,769 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.9%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 98371 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98371?

38.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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

$47,941

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98371 ranks nationally

Puyallup, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,242 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,231

Total Housing Units

9,603

Occupied Units

628

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$556,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98371 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 98371 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 98371 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Pierce County

98391 standard
Bonney Lake, WA
Pop: 44,309
98387 standard
Spanaway, WA
Pop: 43,173
98374 standard
Puyallup, WA
Pop: 37,360
98444 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 33,956
98404 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 32,086
98499 standard
Lakewood, WA
Pop: 29,750

Related Areas

Pierce County Puyallup, WA Washington

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.

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