Sumner, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98390
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,461
- 417/sq mi High-density area
- $97,795
- Median income Above-median income area
- $510,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sumner pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 417
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98390 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 98390 (Sumner, WA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.9 in 2023 to 351.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98390 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, home to 10,461 residents across 25.1 square miles, a density of 417 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98390 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,795 (8% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,049. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $510,000 (0% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,969; 55.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98390 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 98390
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sumner, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98390.
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
78 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 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 98390, Sumner, 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
10,461
Population
25.1
Area (sq mi)
417
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98390?
37.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
10.1%
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?
$97,795
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$51,049
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98390 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Sumner, 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)
$97,795 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
4,953housing units
4,953
Total Housing Units
4,889
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$510,000
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,969
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
352
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+252%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98390 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 241 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 280 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 328 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 334 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 352 |
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 669 business establishments in ZIP 98390, employing approximately 23,811 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,454,564,000.
669
Businesses
23,811
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 91 | 13.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 78 | 11.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
| Information | 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 98390 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
- 98002
Auburn (98002)
31,647 residents
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
22,475 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 98390 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98390 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
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
$98,152 median income
- 98390
Sumner (98390)
$97,795 median income
- 98371
Puyallup (98371)
$97,242 median income
- 98354
Milton (98354)
$96,866 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98390 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98372 | Puyallup, WA | 22,475 | 1.8 mi |
| 98047 | Pacific, WA | 6,339 | 3.7 mi |
| 98391 | Bonney Lake, WA | 44,309 | 3.5 mi |
| 98371 | Puyallup, WA | 20,468 | 4.5 mi |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 31,647 | 6.8 mi |
| 98374 | Puyallup, WA | 37,360 | 5.8 mi |
| 98354 | Milton, WA | 6,976 | 4.9 mi |
| 98001 | Auburn, WA | 31,911 | 7.1 mi |
| 98424 | Tacoma, WA | 10,140 | 6.1 mi |
| 98443 | Tacoma, WA | 5,371 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98390, 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 (10,461 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 98390 in?
ZIP code 98390 (Sumner) 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 98390?
ZIP code 98390 in Sumner, WA has a population of 10,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98390?
The median household income in ZIP 98390 is $97,795, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98390?
The median home value in ZIP 98390 is $510,000, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98390?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98390 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98390?
ZIP code 98390 has 669 business establishments employing approximately 23,811 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98390?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98390 are: Construction (91), Transportation and warehousing (78), Wholesale trade (70). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98390?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98390 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 98390?
In ZIP code 98390, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 98390?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98390 is 29.6 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 98390?
In ZIP code 98390, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98390?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98390 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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