98373 ZIP Code — Puyallup, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98373 is located in Puyallup, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 9.38 square miles and serves a population of 30,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98373
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 $454,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $93,201. The poverty rate of 6% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,096
population
9.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98373 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98373
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Puyallup | Acceptable |
| Puyallup | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98446 Tacoma (2.7 mi)
98375 Puyallup (3.1 mi)
98374 Puyallup (3.7 mi)
98371 Puyallup (4.1 mi)
98445 Tacoma (4.2 mi)
98443 Tacoma (4.6 mi)
98372 Puyallup (5.5 mi)
98352 Sumner (5.6 mi)
98447 Tacoma (5.6 mi)
98404 Tacoma (5.9 mi)
98444 Tacoma (5.9 mi)
98390 Sumner (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,096 |
| Population density | 3,209 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1477 |
| Longitude | -122.3252 |
| 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 | 25.3% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.6% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
30,096
Population
3,209
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$93,201
Median household income
$42,388
Per capita income
$454,300
Median home value
$1,757
Median monthly rent
56.8%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
6,508
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,020
Under 5
1,004
1,037
5–9
1,020
888
10–14
874
1,033
15–19
1,017
1,365
20–24
1,343
2,407
25–34
2,369
2,242
35–44
2,206
1,941
45–54
1,910
801
55–59
789
763
60–64
751
978
65–74
963
451
75–84
444
242
85+
238
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,250 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,846 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,316 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Two or more races
13.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
3.9%
Other race
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,142 | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4,449 | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,422 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 1,935 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 1,261 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 627 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 481 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.6% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.6% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $93,201 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
8.9%
$300k–$500k
51.6%
$500k–$1M
35.2%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,757 |
| Owner occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter occupied | 43.2% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 57.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.3% |
| Electricity | 57.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,365 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,456 | 13.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,403 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,663 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,060 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,419 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 28.5% |
| Married | 47.6% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 18.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
27.7%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 307 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 348 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,951 | 40.9% |
| High school | 1,832 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,770 | 24.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Professional & management
10.2%
Construction
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
5.0%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
6.3%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,325 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 30.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,072 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 1,671 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 420 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 831 | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 367 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,260 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 26,665 | 88.6% |
| Born in different state | 16,392 | 54.5% |
| Foreign born | 595 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,836 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,328 | 46.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,669 | 8.9% |
| French | 2,659 | 8.8% |
| Polish | 1,658 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 1,534 | 5.1% |
| Dutch | 431 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 387 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 47 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98373
What city is ZIP code 98373 in?
ZIP code 98373 is primarily assigned to Puyallup, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98373 in?
ZIP code 98373 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98373?
The median home value in ZIP code 98373 is $454,300.
Does ZIP code 98373 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 98373 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98373?
ZIP code 98373 has an estimated population of 30,096 residents, with a density of 3,208 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98373?
The median household income in ZIP code 98373 is $93,201, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98373 in?
ZIP code 98373 observes the PST timezone.