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Roy, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98580

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

11,099
30/sq mi
$104,684
Median income
$542,800
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roy pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98580 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98580 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roy, Pierce County, Washington, home to 11,099 residents across 365.1 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98580 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,684 (15% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $52,281. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $542,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,683 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 47 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 98580 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 98580

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roy, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98580.

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 98580, Roy, 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

11,099

Population

365.1

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98580?

45.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$104,684

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$52,281

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

47.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98580 ranks nationally

Roy, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,684 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,770

Total Housing Units

4,475

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$542,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,683

Median Rent

1991

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98580 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 217
2021 +18.1% 256
2022 +12.0% 287
2023 +8.1% 310
2024 +2.9% 319

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 136 business establishments in ZIP 98580, employing approximately 571 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,033,000.

136

Businesses

571

Employees

$29.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 42.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 5.2%
Retail trade 7 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 2.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.2%
Finance and insurance 3 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

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 98580 vs 98558 →

ZIP 98580 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 98580 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 98580 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 98580 ranks #3 of 7 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
98558 Mckenna, WA 192 4.7 mi
98439 Lakewood, WA 4,839 8.8 mi
98438 Mcchord Afb, WA 366 9.4 mi
98597 Yelm, WA 21,557 10.1 mi
98430 Camp Murray, WA 13 8.7 mi
98387 Spanaway, WA 43,173 7.1 mi
98433 Tacoma, WA 14,584 8.6 mi
98447 Tacoma, WA 842 10.8 mi
98327 Dupont, WA 8,267 9.9 mi
98445 Tacoma, WA 29,661 11.1 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 Roy, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98580 in? ▼
ZIP code 98580 (Roy) 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 98580? ▼
ZIP code 98580 in Roy, WA has a population of 11,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98580? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98580 is $104,684, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98580? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98580 is $542,800, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98580? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98580 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98580? ▼
ZIP code 98580 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98580? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98580 are: Construction (58), Other services (except public administration) (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98580? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98580 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 98580? ▼
In ZIP code 98580, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 98580? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98580 is 47.1 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 98580? ▼
In ZIP code 98580, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98580? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98580 is 7.1% 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.