98374 ZIP Code — Puyallup, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98374 is located in Puyallup, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 16.38 square miles and serves a population of 45,555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98374
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $445,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $106,157. 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
45,555
population
16.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98374 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98374
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Puyallup | Acceptable |
| Puyallup | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98373 Puyallup (3.7 mi)
98375 Puyallup (3.9 mi)
98391 Bonney Lake (4.9 mi)
98352 Sumner (5.3 mi)
98446 Tacoma (5.8 mi)
98372 Puyallup (5.9 mi)
98390 Sumner (6.1 mi)
98371 Puyallup (6.7 mi)
98445 Tacoma (7.5 mi)
98443 Tacoma (7.9 mi)
98338 Graham (7.9 mi)
98387 Spanaway (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,555 |
| Population density | 2,781 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1266 |
| Longitude | -122.2525 |
| 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 | 24.2% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.4% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
45,555
Population
2,781
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$106,157
Median household income
$43,548
Per capita income
$445,300
Median home value
$1,896
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
11,590
Housing units
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,657
Under 5
1,710
1,548
5–9
1,597
1,782
10–14
1,839
1,662
15–19
1,716
1,097
20–24
1,133
2,994
25–34
3,090
3,156
35–44
3,256
2,519
45–54
2,599
1,695
55–59
1,749
1,255
60–64
1,296
1,646
65–74
1,699
1,022
75–84
1,055
385
85+
398
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,462 | 27.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,093 | 72.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,205 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.3%
Two or more races
11.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Asian
5.5%
Other race
3.6%
Black or African American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,029 | 67.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,827 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,501 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,689 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 1,777 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,182 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 575 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 476 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.2% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.4% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k+
16.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 16.7% |
| Median income | $106,157 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
6.6%
$300k–$500k
49.1%
$500k–$1M
34.8%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $445,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,896 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 73.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 35.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.1% |
| Electricity | 50.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,697 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,331 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,654 | 10.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,460 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,138 | 40.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,309 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 25.7% |
| Married | 54.6% | 49.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 857 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 532 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,342 | 43.6% |
| High school | 3,193 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,321 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Retail trade
14.4%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Public administration
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Other services
3.2%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
13.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,971 | 12.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 41.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,188 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 2,024 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 967 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 344 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 713 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,056 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 39,679 | 87.1% |
| Born in different state | 23,463 | 51.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,377 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,499 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,998 | 66.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,131 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 4,926 | 10.8% |
| Polish | 2,267 | 5% |
| Arab | 1,496 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 689 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 497 | 1.1% |
| German | 174 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 108 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.2% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98374
What city is ZIP code 98374 in?
ZIP code 98374 is primarily assigned to Puyallup, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98374 in?
ZIP code 98374 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98374 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 98374 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98374?
The median home value in ZIP code 98374 is $445,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98374?
The median household income in ZIP code 98374 is $106,157, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98374?
ZIP code 98374 has an estimated population of 45,555 residents, with a density of 2,781 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98374 in?
ZIP code 98374 observes the PST timezone.