Puyallup, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98372

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

22,475
636/sq mi
$98,152
Median income
$589,900
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Puyallup pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
636
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.3 square miles in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. The area is home to 22,475 residents, producing a population density of 636 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98372 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98372 sits at $98,152 (8% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $48,325. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $589,900 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,783 per month, and 52.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 98372 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98372.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98372, Puyallup, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,475

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

636

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98372?

38.2

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$98,152

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$48,325

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98372 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,152 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,588

Total Housing Units

10,231

Occupied Units

357

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.5%
Renter 47.5%

$589,900

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,783

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98372 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 229
2021 +14.4% 262
2022 +15.7% 303
2023 +0.5% 304
2024 +9.2% 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 748 business establishments in ZIP 98372, employing approximately 13,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,127,616,000.

748

Businesses

13,237

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 146 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 104 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 74 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 45 6.0%
Finance and insurance 44 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 41 5.5%
Retail trade 34 4.5%
Wholesale trade 28 3.7%
Manufacturing 21 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Information 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%
Educational services 3 0.4%

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 98372 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 98372 ranks #4 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 98372 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 98372 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
98390 Sumner, WA 10,461 1.8 mi
98371 Puyallup, WA 20,468 2.6 mi
98047 Pacific, WA 6,339 4.0 mi
98374 Puyallup, WA 37,360 5.3 mi
98354 Milton, WA 6,976 3.8 mi
98001 Auburn, WA 31,911 7.2 mi
98443 Tacoma, WA 5,371 5.0 mi
98424 Tacoma, WA 10,140 4.4 mi
98373 Puyallup, WA 22,246 4.9 mi
98391 Bonney Lake, WA 44,309 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98372 in?
ZIP code 98372 (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 98372?
ZIP code 98372 in Puyallup, WA has a population of 22,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98372?
The median household income in ZIP 98372 is $98,152, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98372?
The median home value in ZIP 98372 is $589,900, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98372 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98372?
ZIP code 98372 has 748 business establishments employing approximately 13,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98372 are: Construction (146), Health care and social assistance (104), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98372?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98372 increased by 9.2% 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 98372?
In ZIP code 98372, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 98372?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98372 is 29.0 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 98372?
In ZIP code 98372, approximately 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98372 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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