Vaughn, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98394

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

1,107
77/sq mi: $572,400
Median home value: 30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vaughn pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs: 77
people per sq mi: 85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98394 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98394 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Vaughn, Pierce County, Washington. The area is home to 1,107 residents, producing a population density of 77 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 98394 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98394 sits at —, while per-capita income is $52,398. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $572,400 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98394 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 98394 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 98394

Construction

8
Professional, scientific, and technical services

3
Health care and social assistance

3
Other services (except public administration)

3

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98394, Vaughn, WA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

1,107

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98394?

44.6

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$52,398

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

540

Total Housing Units

387

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%

Renter 14.7%

$572,400

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1983

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2023)

347

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+247%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98394 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2019	-1.2%	223
2020	+9.5%	244
2021	+19.2%	291
2022	+18.3%	344
2023	+0.7%	347

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 98394, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,995,000.

Businesses

115

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	8	42.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	3	15.8%
Health care and social assistance	3	15.8%
Other services (except public administration)	3	15.8%

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 98394 vs 98349 →

98367

27,693
98329

10,545
98528

9,983
98388

7,508
98349

4,614
98524

3,232
98351

1,115
98394

1,107

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98394 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
98349	Lakebay, WA	4,614	3.7 mi
98329	Gig Harbor, WA	10,545	4.7 mi
98351	Longbranch, WA	1,115	8.0 mi
98524	Allyn, WA	3,232	4.9 mi
98388	Steilacoom, WA	7,508	9.9 mi
98528	Belfair, WA	9,983	10.1 mi
98367	Port Orchard, WA	27,693	11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98394 in? ▼

ZIP code 98394 (Vaughn) 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 98394? ▼

ZIP code 98394 in Vaughn, WA has a population of 1,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the average home value in ZIP 98394? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 98394 is $572,400, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98394? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 98394 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 98394? ▼

ZIP code 98394 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 98394? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98394 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 98394? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98394 increased by 0.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 98394? ▼

In ZIP code 98394, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98394? ▼

In ZIP code 98394, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98394? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 98394 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.