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Pierce County
Longbranch, WA
98351
98351 ZIP Code — Longbranch, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98351 is located in
Longbranch ,
Washington ,
within Pierce County .
It covers approximately 9.05 square miles and serves a population of
1,119 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 253 .
About ZIP code 98351
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $561,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $130,000. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 98351 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,119
Population density
124 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
9.05 sq mi
Water area
8.96 sq mi
Latitude
47.2058
Longitude
-122.7684
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
253
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
31.0%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
30.2%
33.3%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
28.4%
27.1%
Over $200k
2.2%
7.3%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$130,000
Median household income
$561,400
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 128 11.4% 18 and over 991 88.6% 65 and over 537 48.0% Median age 62.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.9%
Group Count % White 859 74.4% Two or more races 192 16.6% Hispanic or Latino 36 3.1% Black or African American 34 2.9% Asian 17 1.5% Other race 17 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
31.0%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
30.2%
33.3%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
28.4%
27.1%
Over $200k
2.2%
7.3%
10.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 9.4% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 10.0% $100k–$150k 9.0% $150k–$200k 7.3% $200k+ 35.7% Median income $130,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $561,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 87.6% Renter occupied 12.4% Vacant 30.5% Single-family detached 98.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.0% 2000–2009 23.1% 1990–1999 3.8% 1980–1989 11.1% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 20.0% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 12.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 14.6% 2 bedrooms 24.8% 3 bedrooms 60.6% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 21.4% 2 vehicles 53.8% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 81.4% Propane / LP gas 14.7% Wood 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 344 64.7% Cohabiting couple 52 9.8% Male householder, no spouse 106 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 30 5.6% Households with children under 18 61 11.5% Households with seniors (65+) 367 69.0% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 10.1% 0.0% Married 60.1% 78.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 19.6% 6.2% Divorced 10.3% 14.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
51.4%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.0% Bachelor's or higher 24.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 41 32.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 87 68.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
16.7%
Professional & management
15.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.1% Service 4.8% Sales & office 7.3% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 38.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.1% Government 13.2% Self-employed 2.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.2% Carpool 15.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 23.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 49.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.4% Retirement income 54.1% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 8.5% Food stamps / SNAP 11.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 42.1% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.3% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 22.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 25.6% Fair or poor health 16.5% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 231 23.3%
Disability % Any disability 20.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.5% 65 and over 35.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.0% Public insurance 70.2% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,078 96.3% Spanish 17 1.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 17 1.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,057 94.5% Born in same state 1,057 94.5% Born in different state 621 55.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 62 5.5% Not a US citizen 28 45.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 380 34% French 90 8% Dutch 17 1.5% German 16 1.4%
Ancestry Count % English 14 1.3% Irish 13 1.2% Polish 11 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.5% Internet access 93.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98351
What city is ZIP code 98351 in?
ZIP code 98351 is primarily assigned to Longbranch, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98351 in?
ZIP code 98351 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98351 have an older population?
48% of residents in ZIP code 98351 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 98351 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 98351 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 98351 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 98351 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 98351 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 98351 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 98351 in?
ZIP code 98351 observes the PST timezone.
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