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 High-density area
- $98,152
- Median income Above-median income area
- $589,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98372 (Puyallup, WA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.3 in 2023 to 332.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98372 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, with 22,475 residents across 35.3 square miles, a density of 636 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98372 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,152 (8% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,325. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $589,900 (15% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,783; 52.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98372 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 98372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Puyallup, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98372.
- Construction
Construction
146 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
65 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 98372, 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
22,475
Population
35.3
Area (sq mi)
636
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98372?
38.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
11.7%
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?
$98,152
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$48,325
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98372 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)
$98,152 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
10,588housing units
10,588
Total Housing Units
10,231
Occupied Units
357
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$589,900
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,783
Median Rent
1988
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98372 vs 98390 →
ZIP 98372 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98391
Bonney Lake (98391)
44,309 residents
- 98374
Puyallup (98374)
37,360 residents
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
31,911 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
- 98424 10,140
Tacoma (98424)
10,140 residents
- 98354 6,976
Milton (98354)
6,976 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98372 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98391
Bonney Lake (98391)
$135,037 median income
- 98047
Pacific (98047)
$115,188 median income
- 98374
Puyallup (98374)
$112,662 median income
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
$106,791 median income
- 98443
Tacoma (98443)
$105,035 median income
- 98373
Puyallup (98373)
$103,796 median income
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
$98,152 median income
- 98390
Sumner (98390)
$97,795 median income
- 98371
Puyallup (98371)
$97,242 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98372, 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 (22,475 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 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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