ZIP Code 98371 in Puyallup, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Puyallup, Washington
City Alias:Edgewood
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Alderton, Firwood, Jovita, Maplewood, Meeker, Puy, Summit
County:Pierce County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:52:41 PM
Population:23,965 [See All]
Area Code:253
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.2068, -122.3311
Land Area:11.836 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98371 has 23,965 residents and 9,421 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.7%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, 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:23,965Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:23,989Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:26,460Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,024.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$97,290Source: Census ACS
Households:9,421Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$515,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,86220,51920,22719,74820,17420,40920,76721,30521,86621,76422,74122,98323,989
Decennial Census20,468------------------23,965------
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: 40.5

Male Median Age: 39.3

Female Median Age: 41.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male722777749724623739822901697702834815832652501334218196
Female631730730677601735772868776738796851905774567404290282
Total1,3531,5071,4791,4011,2241,4741,5941,7691,4731,4401,6301,6661,7371,4261,068738508478
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,66374.42%
Black:7533.17%
Hispanic:*2,37710.02%
Asian:1,3055.50%
American Indian:4031.70%
Hawaiian:2290.96%
Other:1,0034.23%
Total:23,733100%
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:11,83849.40%39.3 years
Females:12,12750.60%41.9 years
Total:23,965100%40.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,13588.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3391.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5046.27%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,01110.48%
Total Population:23,989100%
Total Native Population:21,47489.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,51510.48%
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 $97,290, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $32,572 (50.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,561. Family households earn a median of $116,799 versus $55,042 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,757). By gender, male median income is $84,339 and female is $62,090, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $22,249 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.0%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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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$64,718$63,274$64,335$66,067$64,279$63,663$66,423$72,626$76,729$81,699$90,797$99,397$97,290
Median Family Income$74,406$79,481$74,622$77,500$76,394$74,246$84,871$92,545$92,616$101,659$112,685$116,377$116,799
Median NonFamily Income$36,640$41,438$44,276$43,943$39,063$37,044$38,275$39,080$42,447$43,318$48,445$51,289$55,042
Median Male Income$57,553$57,920$57,081$58,376$57,500$56,813$58,455$65,817$65,930$69,660$74,437$82,210$84,339
Median Female Income$37,930$40,308$41,634$44,264$44,019$45,072$47,363$49,836$49,356$47,000$54,105$61,630$62,090
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:12,06163.33%
Unemployed:4472.35%
Not In Labor Force:6,53734.32%
Total:19,045100%
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:4,33635.95%
Service:1,88115.60%
Sales and Office:2,86023.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,31810.93%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,66613.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,061100%
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 $515,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $229,000 (79.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195,500. The median gross rent is $1,654, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $707 (74.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $484. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.07% (63.66% with a mortgage, 36.34% free-and-clear) and renters 30.93% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.18%, which is markedly below 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$286,500$274,600$265,500$258,800$257,900$259,900$275,600$290,100$320,000$337,700$375,100$457,000$515,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:732.51%
$500 to $999:1786.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:86529.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:93732.16%
$2,000 to $2,499:55519.05%
$2,500 to $2,999:1374.70%
$3,000 or more:652.23%
No Rent:1043.57%
Total:2,914100%
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$947$950$976$973$1,000$985$1,061$1,097$1,170$1,231$1,383$1,547$1,654
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,14343.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,36525.10%
Renter Occupied:2,91430.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,422100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,42294.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5155.18%
Total Housing Units:9,937100%
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:7,05671.01%
Multi-Family Units:2,10321.16%
Other Units:7787.83%
Total Housing Units:9,937100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 28.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.30%). College enrollment is 22.88%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:2651.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8625.16%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,92829.48%
Some college, no degree:4,21625.22%
Associate's degree:1,6569.91%
Bachelor's degree:3,23719.36%
Graduate or professional degree:1,5549.30%
Total:16,718100%
High school or higher:15,59193.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,79128.66%
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:17,57765.09%
Public Insurance:7,97729.54%
No Insurance:1,4505.37%
Total:27,004100%
Has Health Insurance:25,55494.63%
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 Poverty4.1%3.6%5.3%5.3%5.7%5.2%5.0%3.6%3.5%2.7%3.5%5.0%6.1%
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:2364.38%
Kindergarten:3626.71%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,33543.30%
High school (grades 9-12):1,22622.73%
College or graduate school:1,23422.88%
Total:5,393100%
Early Childhood:59811.09%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,92372.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98371 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 736 business establishments, employing about 11,458 people with an annual payroll of $659,379,000. USPS data shows 10,542 residential mailboxes and 584 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,542Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:584Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,900Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,689Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:970Source: USPS
# of Businesses:736Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$155,102,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$659,379,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,458Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98371 is located in Pierce County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 6th and 10th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 98371, and is subdivided into the Tacoma-Lakewood, WA division. It covers 11.836 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.11 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:11.836 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.11 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06,10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6902.73, 826.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Tacoma, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5356695Source: Census
Place Name:Puyallup city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98372 | | 98370

Schools in ZIP Code 98371


ZIP Code 98371 is in the Puyallup School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 1 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.

Chief Leschi School 5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
Aylen Jr High 101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Fruitland Elementary 1515 Fruitland Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Karshner Elementary 1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Maplewood Elementary 1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Meeker Elementary 409 5th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Northwood Elementary 9805 24th St E
Edgewood, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Puyallup High School 105 Seventh St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
Psd Special Services Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Puyallup School District
All Saints Elementary School 504 2nd St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98371


University Of Washington-Tacoma Campus 1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest College Of Art & Design 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101
Tacoma, WA 98402
Type: Post Secondary
Bates Technical College 1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
Type: Post Secondary
Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy 3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
Type: Post Secondary
Bj's Beauty & Barber College 5239 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
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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