98329 ZIP Code — Gig Harbor, WA

Pierce County, Washington

ZIP code 98329 is located in Gig Harbor, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 26.00 square miles and serves a population of 11,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.

About ZIP code 98329

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $410,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98329 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,223

population

26.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98329

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gig Harbor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98394 Vaughn (4.5 mi) 98394 Vaughn (4.5 mi) 98332 Gig Harbor (5.2 mi) 98332 Gig Harbor (5.2 mi) 98335 Gig Harbor (7 mi) 98335 Gig Harbor (7 mi) 98367 Port Orchard (7.1 mi) 98367 Port Orchard (7.1 mi) 98524 Allyn (7.3 mi) 98524 Allyn (7.3 mi) 98349 Lakebay (7.4 mi) 98349 Lakebay (7.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,223
Population density	432 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	26.00 sq mi
Water area	5.61 sq mi
Latitude	47.3744
Longitude	-122.7162
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	253

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.3%	7.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

11,223

Population

432

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$103,750

Median household income

$45,027

Per capita income

$410,000

Median home value

$1,722

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

4,042

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

299

Under 5

259

403

5–9

348

309

10–14

268

439

15–19

379

297

20–24

257

734

25–34

635

757

35–44

655

718

45–54

621

449

55–59

389

427

60–64

370

890

65–74

770

186

75–84

160

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,428	21.6%
18 and over	8,795	78.4%
65 and over	2,210	19.7%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Two or more races 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,505	79.3%
Two or more races	1,373	11.5%
Hispanic or Latino	764	6.4%
Asian	178	1.5%
Other race	83	0.7%
Black or African American	78	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.3%	7.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$103,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 42.7%

$500k–$1M 31.6%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$410,000
Median rent / month	$1,722
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	46.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	80.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,697	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	300	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	529	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	684	16.2%
Households with children under 18	1,335	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,521	36.1%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	16.0%
Married	57.0%	66.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	2.1%	4.9%
Divorced	8.5%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 19.5%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 18.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	2.9%
Kindergarten	157	5.7%
Elementary school	1,068	39.1%
High school	714	26.1%
College / grad school	713	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Professional & management 16.6%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 10.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,331	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,665	95.0%
Spanish	162	1.5%
Other Indo-European	31	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	115	1.1%
Other languages	16	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,735	95.7%
Born in same state	10,352	92.2%
Born in different state	5,518	49.2%
Foreign born	383	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	488	4.3%
Not a US citizen	321	65.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,873	16.7%
French	1,755	15.6%
Polish	709	6.3%
Arab	608	5.4%
English	172	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	102	0.9%
Dutch	94	0.8%
Irish	37	0.3%
Norwegian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	96.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98329

What city is ZIP code 98329 in?

ZIP code 98329 is primarily assigned to Gig Harbor, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98329 in?

ZIP code 98329 falls within Pierce County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98329 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 98329 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98329 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 98329 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 98329 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 98329 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98329?

The median home value in ZIP code 98329 is $410,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98329 in?

ZIP code 98329 observes the PST timezone.