98371 ZIP Code — Puyallup, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98371 is located in Puyallup, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 11.84 square miles and serves a population of 22,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98371
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $457,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $99,397. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,983
population
11.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98371 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98371
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Puyallup | Acceptable |
| Puyallup | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98443 Tacoma (2 mi)
98424 Fife (2.5 mi)
98354 Milton (3.1 mi)
98372 Puyallup (3.6 mi)
98404 Tacoma (3.7 mi)
98373 Puyallup (4.1 mi)
98352 Sumner (4.3 mi)
98390 Sumner (4.5 mi)
98421 Tacoma (4.8 mi)
98047 Pacific (5.4 mi)
98408 Tacoma (5.5 mi)
98418 Tacoma (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,983 |
| Population density | 1,941 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2068 |
| Longitude | -122.3311 |
| 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 | 30.8% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
22,983
Population
1,941
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$99,397
Median household income
$45,588
Per capita income
$457,000
Median home value
$1,547
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
6,824
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
652
Under 5
693
674
5–9
716
705
10–14
750
650
15–19
691
570
20–24
607
1,609
25–34
1,712
1,628
35–44
1,731
1,368
45–54
1,455
586
55–59
623
767
60–64
815
1,222
65–74
1,299
472
75–84
503
235
85+
250
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,971 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,012 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,981 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.9%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
3.3%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,432 | 76.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,915 | 8% |
| Asian | 1,361 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 976 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 800 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 289 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.8% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.4% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $99,397 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
7.4%
$300k–$500k
40.1%
$500k–$1M
39.0%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $457,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,547 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.6% |
| Electricity | 48.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,670 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 664 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,361 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,279 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,787 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,852 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 26.2% |
| Married | 57.7% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 206 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 275 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,263 | 45.9% |
| High school | 996 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,186 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Professional & management
10.3%
Construction
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Public administration
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
6.3%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,653 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.5% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,638 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 946 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 146 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 606 | 2.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,050 | 91.6% |
| Born in same state | 20,704 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 13,699 | 59.6% |
| Foreign born | 346 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,933 | 8.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,180 | 61.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,686 | 11.7% |
| French | 2,600 | 11.3% |
| Polish | 1,432 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1,146 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 273 | 1.2% |
| German | 223 | 1% |
| Dutch | 140 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98371
What city is ZIP code 98371 in?
ZIP code 98371 is primarily assigned to Puyallup, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98371 in?
ZIP code 98371 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98371?
The median home value in ZIP code 98371 is $457,000.
Does ZIP code 98371 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 98371 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98371?
ZIP code 98371 has an estimated population of 22,983 residents, with a density of 1,942 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98371?
The median household income in ZIP code 98371 is $99,397, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98371 in?
ZIP code 98371 observes the PST timezone.