98372 ZIP Code — Puyallup, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98372 is located in Puyallup, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 13.34 square miles and serves a population of 26,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98372
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $503,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $94,144. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,470
population
13.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98372 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98372
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Puyallup | Acceptable |
| Puyallup | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98352 Sumner (0.9 mi)
98390 Sumner (1 mi)
98047 Pacific (3.3 mi)
98371 Puyallup (3.6 mi)
98354 Milton (3.9 mi)
98391 Bonney Lake (4.7 mi)
98424 Fife (5.3 mi)
98373 Puyallup (5.5 mi)
98443 Tacoma (5.6 mi)
98374 Puyallup (5.9 mi)
98001 Auburn (6.7 mi)
98002 Auburn (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,470 |
| Population density | 1,984 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2115 |
| Longitude | -122.2549 |
| 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 | 26.6% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
26,470
Population
1,984
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$94,144
Median household income
$44,664
Per capita income
$503,500
Median home value
$1,658
Median monthly rent
52.3%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
5,727
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
662
Under 5
712
701
5–9
754
878
10–14
945
879
15–19
945
718
20–24
773
2,224
25–34
2,392
1,402
35–44
1,507
1,809
45–54
1,946
763
55–59
820
921
60–64
990
1,052
65–74
1,132
560
75–84
603
184
85+
198
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,891 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 20,579 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,729 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.5%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
2.2%
Black or African American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,629 | 74.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,332 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 1,575 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,208 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 614 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 514 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 500 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 306 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $94,144 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
34.6%
$500k–$1M
46.9%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,658 |
| Owner occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter occupied | 47.7% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 54.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.8% |
| Electricity | 58.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,751 | 46.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,231 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,820 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,447 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,195 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,550 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.1% | 32.0% |
| Married | 47.9% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 221 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 386 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,414 | 41.7% |
| High school | 1,515 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,250 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Construction
11.7%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Professional & management
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
2.7%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
10.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,563 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,096 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,176 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 136 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 539 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 433 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,409 | 88.4% |
| Born in same state | 22,780 | 86.1% |
| Born in different state | 14,797 | 55.9% |
| Foreign born | 629 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,061 | 11.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,673 | 54.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,572 | 9.7% |
| French | 2,524 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 1,369 | 5.2% |
| Polish | 886 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 294 | 1.1% |
| English | 245 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 242 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 221 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98372
What city is ZIP code 98372 in?
ZIP code 98372 is primarily assigned to Puyallup, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98372 in?
ZIP code 98372 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98372?
The median home value in ZIP code 98372 is $503,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 98372?
ZIP code 98372 has an estimated population of 26,470 residents, with a density of 1,985 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98372?
The median household income in ZIP code 98372 is $94,144, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98372 in?
ZIP code 98372 observes the PST timezone.