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Puyallup, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98373

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

22,246
913/sq mi
$103,796
Median income
$565,700
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
913
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98373 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98373 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, with 22,246 residents across 24.4 square miles, a density of 913 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98373 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,796 (14% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $47,446. Poverty here runs at 6.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $565,700 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,929 monthly, and 54.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pierce County, letting you compare 98373 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 98373

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Puyallup, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98373.

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 98373, 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

22,246

Population

24.4

Area (sq mi)

913

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98373?

35.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 8.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$103,796

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$47,446

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98373 ranks nationally

Puyallup, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,796 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,295

Total Housing Units

11,008

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.8%
Renter 45.2%

$565,700

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,929

Median Rent

1993

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98373 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.4% 232
2021 +16.2% 269
2022 +14.9% 310
2023 +0.1% 310
2024 +2.6% 318

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 930 business establishments in ZIP 98373, employing approximately 12,402 people with a combined annual payroll of $600,306,000.

930

Businesses

12,402

Employees

$600.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 156 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 126 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 110 11.8%
Construction 106 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 102 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 6.5%
Finance and insurance 58 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 31 3.3%
Wholesale trade 19 2.0%
Information 14 1.5%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%
Manufacturing 11 1.2%

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 98373 vs 98375 →

ZIP 98373 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 98373 ranks #5 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 98373 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 98373 ranks #4 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
98375 Puyallup, WA 26,863 3.0 mi
98371 Puyallup, WA 20,468 3.6 mi
98446 Tacoma, WA 10,173 2.6 mi
98374 Puyallup, WA 37,360 3.2 mi
98445 Tacoma, WA 29,661 4.0 mi
98443 Tacoma, WA 5,371 4.6 mi
98354 Milton, WA 6,976 7.1 mi
98424 Tacoma, WA 10,140 6.1 mi
98372 Puyallup, WA 22,475 4.9 mi
98447 Tacoma, WA 842 5.6 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 98373 in? ▼
ZIP code 98373 (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 98373? ▼
ZIP code 98373 in Puyallup, WA has a population of 22,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98373? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98373 is $103,796, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98373? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98373 is $565,700, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98373? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98373 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98373? ▼
ZIP code 98373 has 930 business establishments employing approximately 12,402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98373? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98373 are: Retail trade (156), Health care and social assistance (126), Other services (except public administration) (110). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98373? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98373 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 98373? ▼
In ZIP code 98373, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 98373? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98373 is 29.7 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 98373? ▼
In ZIP code 98373, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98373? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98373 is 6.0% 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.