PlainZIP

Puyallup, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98374

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

37,360
910/sq mi
$112,662
Median income
$535,300
Median home value
31.6%
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 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
910
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98374 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98374 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, with 37,360 residents across 41.1 square miles, a density of 910 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98374 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,662 (24% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $46,723. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $535,300 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,061 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 36 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 98374 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 98374

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Puyallup, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98374.

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 98374, 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

37,360

Population

41.1

Area (sq mi)

910

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98374?

36.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$112,662

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$46,723

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98374 ranks nationally

Puyallup, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,662 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,405

Total Housing Units

16,799

Occupied Units

606

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$535,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$2,061

Median Rent

1995

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98374 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 234
2021 +15.8% 271
2022 +15.7% 314
2023 -0.0% 313
2024 +5.6% 331

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 586 business establishments in ZIP 98374, employing approximately 6,630 people with a combined annual payroll of $392,210,000.

586

Businesses

6,630

Employees

$392.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 114 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 92 15.7%
Transportation and warehousing 56 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 42 7.2%
Retail trade 35 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 27 4.6%
Finance and insurance 23 3.9%
Wholesale trade 11 1.9%
Manufacturing 10 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Information 6 1.0%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 98374 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 98374 ranks #2 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 98374 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 98374 ranks #5 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 3.2 mi
98372 Puyallup, WA 22,475 5.3 mi
98375 Puyallup, WA 26,863 3.4 mi
98446 Tacoma, WA 10,173 5.3 mi
98390 Sumner, WA 10,461 5.8 mi
98371 Puyallup, WA 20,468 5.6 mi
98338 Graham, WA 24,098 7.6 mi
98391 Bonney Lake, WA 44,309 5.3 mi
98047 Pacific, WA 6,339 9.2 mi
98445 Tacoma, WA 29,661 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pierce County

98391 standard
Bonney Lake, WA
Pop: 44,309
98387 standard
Spanaway, WA
Pop: 43,173
98444 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 33,956
98404 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 32,086
98499 standard
Lakewood, WA
Pop: 29,750
98445 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 29,661

Related Areas

Pierce County Puyallup, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98374 in? ▼
ZIP code 98374 (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 98374? ▼
ZIP code 98374 in Puyallup, WA has a population of 37,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98374? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98374 is $112,662, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98374? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98374 is $535,300, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98374? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98374 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98374? ▼
ZIP code 98374 has 586 business establishments employing approximately 6,630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98374? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98374 are: Construction (114), Health care and social assistance (92), Transportation and warehousing (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98374? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98374 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 98374? ▼
In ZIP code 98374, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 98374? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98374 is 35.8 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 98374? ▼
In ZIP code 98374, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98374? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98374 is 7.3% 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.