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 Moderate-density area
- $104,684
- Median income Above-median income area
- $542,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98580 (Roy, WA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.8 in 2023 to 318.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,281. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $542,800 (6% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,683; 88.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98580 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 98580
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roy, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98580.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98580?
45.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.9%
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?
$104,684
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$52,281
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
47.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98580 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Roy, 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)
$104,684 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
4,770housing units
4,770
Total Housing Units
4,475
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,800
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 98580 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98387
Spanaway (98387)
43,173 residents
- 98445
Tacoma (98445)
29,661 residents
- 98597
Yelm (98597)
21,557 residents
- 98433 14,584
Tacoma (98433)
14,584 residents
- 98580 11,099
Roy (98580)
11,099 residents
- 98327 8,267
Dupont (98327)
8,267 residents
- 98439 4,839
Lakewood (98439)
4,839 residents
- 98447 842
Tacoma (98447)
842 residents
- 98438 366
Mcchord Afb (98438)
366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98580 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98580 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98327
Dupont (98327)
$120,781 median income
- 98387
Spanaway (98387)
$106,872 median income
- 98580
Roy (98580)
$104,684 median income
- 98445
Tacoma (98445)
$92,520 median income
- 98597
Yelm (98597)
$92,219 median income
- 98433
Tacoma (98433)
$60,158 median income
- 98439
Lakewood (98439)
$50,509 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98580, 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 (11,099 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 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.
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