ZIP Code 98335 in Gig Harbor, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Gig Harbor, Washington
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County:Pierce County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:51:42 PM
Population:27,307 [See All]
Area Code:253
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.2953, -122.6227
Land Area:22.145 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98335 has 27,307 residents and 10,834 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.4%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,307Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,956Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:29,132Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,233.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$130,304Source: Census ACS
Households:10,834Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$736,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.66Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--23,99925,00625,64625,60525,26025,83025,12825,52225,63127,09828,12828,00227,956
Decennial Census24,925------------------27,307------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.5

Male Median Age: 45.9

Female Median Age: 48.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male598770883843621538599743763856875965956972891567297289
Female6478068507885775246468428318551,0231,0331,0541,157979686433550
Total1,2451,5761,7331,6311,1981,0621,2451,5851,5941,7111,8981,9982,0102,1291,8701,253730839
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:22,78085.78%
Black:2851.07%
Hispanic:*1,8086.81%
Asian:9103.43%
American Indian:1470.55%
Hawaiian:1010.38%
Other:5261.98%
Total:26,557100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,02647.70%45.9 years
Females:14,28152.30%48.9 years
Total:27,307100%47.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:26,33794.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3181.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:9213.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3804.65%
Total Population:27,956100%
Total Native Population:26,65595.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,3014.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $130,304, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $50,586 (63.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,720. Family households earn a median of $155,670 versus $81,111 for nonfamily households (a difference of $74,559). By gender, male median income is $112,125 and female is $85,843, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $26,282 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.5%, which is slightly below the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$79,718$76,847$76,192$78,044$78,129$81,574$87,522$92,987$98,584$109,031$110,776$119,986$130,304
Median Family Income$91,294$93,054$94,913$96,673$96,449$101,117$105,918$113,500$121,347$129,614$132,629$149,077$155,670
Median NonFamily Income$46,250$41,090$41,168$41,435$41,291$39,213$42,072$42,398$44,819$51,563$51,994$63,750$81,111
Median Male Income$77,101$73,845$71,698$67,759$66,857$69,910$77,965$80,718$85,650$87,361$92,574$103,707$112,125
Median Female Income$50,384$48,183$49,707$50,810$50,766$51,477$56,091$57,935$60,885$66,853$66,250$75,756$85,843
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,48361.30%
Unemployed:3321.51%
Not In Labor Force:8,18137.19%
Total:21,996100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,34554.48%
Service:1,57511.68%
Sales and Office:2,71320.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7855.82%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,0657.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,483100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $736,400, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $323,800 (78.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $258,100. The median gross rent is $1,971, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $877 (80.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $538. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.25% (72.11% with a mortgage, 27.89% free-and-clear) and renters 21.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.04%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$412,600$393,300$382,000$373,700$372,000$383,100$406,000$441,500$478,300$527,300$579,800$703,100$736,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:632.66%
$500 to $999:652.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:1767.44%
$1,500 to $1,999:92439.05%
$2,000 to $2,499:62226.29%
$2,500 to $2,999:31413.27%
$3,000 or more:1847.78%
No Rent:180.76%
Total:2,366100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,094$1,134$1,165$1,183$1,202$1,230$1,308$1,394$1,433$1,539$1,597$1,818$1,971
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,13956.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,37421.82%
Renter Occupied:2,36621.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,879100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,87994.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5785.04%
Total Housing Units:11,457100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,63584.10%
Multi-Family Units:1,70814.91%
Other Units:1141.00%
Total Housing Units:11,457100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 51.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.50%). College enrollment is 16.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:880.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5832.93%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,70313.59%
Some college, no degree:4,23421.29%
Associate's degree:1,9699.90%
Bachelor's degree:5,70128.66%
Graduate or professional degree:4,61323.19%
Total:19,891100%
High school or higher:19,22096.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,31451.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:23,66871.77%
Public Insurance:8,67926.32%
No Insurance:6301.91%
Total:32,977100%
Has Health Insurance:32,34798.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.4%4.0%4.4%3.5%1.9%2.2%2.6%2.4%2.5%1.1%0.8%1.5%2.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:77212.22%
Kindergarten:5148.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,62141.50%
High school (grades 9-12):1,39022.01%
College or graduate school:1,01916.13%
Total:6,316100%
Early Childhood:1,28620.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,52571.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98335 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,159 business establishments, employing about 8,779 people with an annual payroll of $454,618,000. USPS data shows 11,747 residential mailboxes and 969 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,747Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:969Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,713Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,779Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,003Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,159Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$107,876,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$454,618,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,779Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98335 is located in Pierce County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 98335, and is subdivided into the Tacoma-Lakewood, WA division. It covers 22.145 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.607 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Tacoma-Lakewood, WA (CBSA Div 45104)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:22.145 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:10.607 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6902.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Tacoma, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5326735Source: Census
Place Name:Gig Harbor city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98336 | | 98333

Schools in ZIP Code 98335


ZIP Code 98335 is in the Peninsula School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 5 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Artondale Elementary School 6219 40th Street Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Discovery Elementary School 4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Goodman Middle School 3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Harbor Heights Elementary School 4002 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Gig Harbor High 5101 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Kopachuck Middle School 10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Voyager Elementary 5615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Peninsula School District
Gig Harbor Academy 6820 32nd St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Private School
St Nicholas Catholic School 3555 Edwards Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Private School
Harbor Montessori 5414 Comte Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Private School
Lighthouse Christian School 3008 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Private School
Hosanna Christian School 3114 45th St Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98335


Faith International University 3504 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407-0186
Type: Post Secondary
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466-6100
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Puget Sound 1500 N. Warner Street
Tacoma, WA 98416
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy 3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
Type: Post Secondary
Bates Technical College 1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
Type: Post Secondary
Pierce College District 9401 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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