Pierce County, WA ZIP Codes
Washington (WA) Β· 79 ZIP codes Β· 35 cities
79
ZIP codes
925,708
population (2021)
+16.4%
pop change since 2010
53053
FIPS code
Pierce County ZIP code map
About Pierce County
Pierce County is located in Washington and contains 79 ZIP codes across 35 cities and communities.
The county's population was 925,708 as of 2021,
an increase of
16.4% from 795,225 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pierce County is 53053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 925,708 |
| 2010 population | 795,225 |
| Change | +16.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| FIPS code | 53053 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pierce County
Anderson Island
Ashford
Bonney Lake
Buckley
Camp Murray
Carbonado
Dupont
Eatonville
Elbe
Fife
Fox Island
Gig Harbor
Graham
Kapowsin
La Grande
Lakebay
Lakewood
Longbranch
Longmire
Mcchord Afb
Mckenna
Milton
Orting
Paradise Inn
Puyallup
Roy
South Prairie
Spanaway
Steilacoom
Sumner
Tacoma
University Place
Vaughn
Wauna
Wilkeson
ZIP codes for Pierce County, WA (79)
Demographics & statistics
906,894
Population
37.4
Median age
$92,828
Median household income
$43,472
Per capita income
$429,382
Median home value
$1,477
Median monthly rent
65.6%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
236,727
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
30,931
Under 5
26,047
32,520
5β9
27,384
32,108
10β14
27,037
29,568
15β19
24,899
33,013
20β24
27,800
76,201
25β34
64,169
68,483
35β44
57,669
59,183
45β54
49,838
29,307
55β59
24,679
30,765
60β64
25,907
42,873
65β74
36,103
19,979
75β84
16,824
7,387
85+
6,220
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 209,901 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 696,993 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 129,386 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.5%
Two or more races
11.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Black or African American
6.6%
Asian
6%
Other race
3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617,192 | 63.5% |
| Two or more races | 111,396 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65,190 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 64,637 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 58,770 | 6% |
| Other race | 30,110 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14,059 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10,730 | 1.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10kβ$15k
2.5%
$15kβ$25k
5.4%
$25kβ$35k
5.1%
$35kβ$50k
9.2%
$50kβ$75k
15.1%
$75kβ$100k
13.7%
$100kβ$150k
20.3%
$150kβ$200k
11.0%
$200k+
14.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10kβ$15k | 2.5% |
| $15kβ$25k | 5.4% |
| $25kβ$35k | 5.1% |
| $35kβ$50k | 9.2% |
| $50kβ$75k | 15.1% |
| $75kβ$100k | 13.7% |
| $100kβ$150k | 20.3% |
| $150kβ$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 14.0% |
| Median income | $92,828 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50kβ$100k
3.1%
$100kβ$150k
1.5%
$150kβ$200k
1.9%
$200kβ$300k
12.2%
$300kβ$500k
39.7%
$500kβ$1M
32.2%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $429,382 |
| Median rent / month | $1,477 |
| Owner occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter occupied | 34.4% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 5.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010β2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000β2009 | 15.9% |
| 1990β1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980β1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970β1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960β1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950β1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940β1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.4% |
| Electricity | 60.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 171,965 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 30,769 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 56,006 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 79,606 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 112,029 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 92,268 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Married | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12,234 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 11,811 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 93,072 | 40.6% |
| High school | 45,295 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 50,345 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Retail trade
11.6%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Professional & management
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Construction
8.0%
Public administration
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 79,383 | 12.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18β64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 849,916 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 49,422 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 17,130 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8,665 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 21,204 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 812,187 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 784,528 | 87.1% |
| Born in different state | 455,635 | 48.8% |
| Foreign born | 27,659 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 94,707 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 54,821 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 94,336 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 92,288 | 10.2% |
| Polish | 39,690 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 33,558 | 3.7% |
| English | 10,651 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 6,897 | 0.8% |
| German | 5,233 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 1,554 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 1,067 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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