ZIP Code 98390 in Sumner, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sumner, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Dieringer, Edgewood
County:Pierce County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:53:10 PM
Population:11,727 [See All]
Area Codes:253 / 360 / 564
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.2136, -122.2348
Land Area:9.192 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98390 has 11,727 residents and 4,770 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 38.6 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.8%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4%, which is 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:11,727Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:11,497Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:12,356Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,275.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$97,815Source: Census ACS
Households:4,770Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$471,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,05010,20710,32010,55810,61510,82211,02811,01610,93511,15511,41311,48211,497
Decennial Census10,461------------------11,727------
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: 38.6

Male Median Age: 37.1

Female Median Age: 40.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male31338442137932344339142437538133735334426521514085103
Female292367390351359392446418390363372396387335265207132189
Total605751811730682835837842765744709749731600480347217292
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,77673.63%
Black:1811.52%
Hispanic:*1,57013.17%
Asian:3552.98%
American Indian:1261.06%
Hawaiian:1201.01%
Other:7916.64%
Total:11,919100%
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:5,67648.40%37.1 years
Females:6,05151.60%40.1 years
Total:11,727100%38.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,35690.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1130.98%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3763.27%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6528.94%
Total Population:11,497100%
Total Native Population:10,46991.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0288.94%
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 $97,815, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $46,315 (89.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,664. Family households earn a median of $103,125 versus $71,371 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,754). By gender, male median income is $75,858 and female is $59,406, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,452 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.3%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.0%).

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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$51,500$53,125$51,863$54,522$55,000$58,900$60,022$63,209$66,151$70,374$79,561$85,099$97,815
Median Family Income$71,982$73,143$73,750$73,011$74,330$75,152$77,418$77,803$77,656$79,147$87,935$94,073$103,125
Median NonFamily Income$31,931$30,871$33,750$36,373$37,730$39,615$40,303$42,018$43,908$54,467$61,369$67,638$71,371
Median Male Income$50,625$53,033$51,760$54,978$52,308$53,974$52,891$56,392$58,177$60,904$63,472$69,199$75,858
Median Female Income$38,553$41,434$45,656$47,458$44,820$46,934$50,655$43,064$39,521$41,869$44,835$52,235$59,406
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:5,69163.09%
Unemployed:3313.67%
Not In Labor Force:2,99833.24%
Total:9,020100%
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:2,16037.95%
Service:5349.38%
Sales and Office:1,26122.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:77013.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:96616.97%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,691100%
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 $471,500, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $201,900 (74.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $134,800. The median gross rent is $1,886, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $1,004 (113.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $696. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.31% (64.77% with a mortgage, 35.23% free-and-clear) and renters 48.69% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.43%, which is considerably 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$269,600$258,000$240,200$232,100$228,100$237,200$258,400$291,900$336,700$350,900$385,500$440,600$471,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:863.78%
$500 to $999:482.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:39317.28%
$1,500 to $1,999:75533.20%
$2,000 to $2,499:65128.63%
$2,500 to $2,999:1898.31%
$3,000 or more:984.31%
No Rent:542.37%
Total:2,274100%
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$882$890$898$900$926$991$1,067$1,126$1,190$1,419$1,614$1,754$1,886
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,55233.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):84418.07%
Renter Occupied:2,27448.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,670100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,67096.57%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1663.43%
Total Housing Units:4,836100%
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:3,06063.28%
Multi-Family Units:1,43029.57%
Other Units:3467.15%
Total Housing Units:4,836100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is on par with the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.04%). College enrollment is 22.59%, 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:3163.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4405.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,34328.64%
Some college, no degree:2,11025.79%
Associate's degree:1,08813.30%
Bachelor's degree:1,24215.18%
Graduate or professional degree:6427.85%
Total:8,181100%
High school or higher:7,42590.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,88423.03%
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:8,01663.98%
Public Insurance:3,56428.45%
No Insurance:9497.57%
Total:12,529100%
Has Health Insurance:11,58092.43%
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 Poverty10.3%11.9%8.6%9.7%8.4%10.0%9.0%9.1%8.6%6.1%3.4%3.4%5.5%
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:28312.34%
Kindergarten:1386.02%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):96442.04%
High school (grades 9-12):39017.01%
College or graduate school:51822.59%
Total:2,293100%
Early Childhood:42118.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,49265.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98390 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 669 business establishments, employing about 23,811 people with an annual payroll of $1,454,564,000. USPS data shows 5,064 residential mailboxes and 638 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,064Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:638Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,049Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,484Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:557Source: USPS
# of Businesses:669Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$338,085,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,454,564,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:23,811Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98390 is located in Pierce County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 8th and 10th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 98390, and is subdivided into the Tacoma-Lakewood, WA division. It covers 9.192 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.204 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:9.192 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.204 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08,10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7359.7, 826.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Tacoma, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5368435Source: Census
Place Name:Sumner city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98391 | | 98388

Schools in ZIP Code 98390


ZIP Code 98390 is in the Sumner School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 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.

Liberty Ridge Elementary 12202 209th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Bonney Lake Elementary 18715 80th St E
Bonney Lake, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Maple Lawn Elementary 230 Wood Ave
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Sumner High School 1707 Main St
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Sumner Middle School 1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Emerald Hills Elementary 19515 S Tapps Dr E
Bonney Lake, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Mountain View Middle School 10921 199th Ave Ct E
Bonney Lake, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Crestwood Elementary 3914 W Tapps Dr E
Bonney Lake, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Daffodil Valley Elementary 1509 Valley Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Sumner Special Services 1202 Wood Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Sumner School District
Stepping Stones Montessori 1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98390


Green River College 12401 Se 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
Type: Post Secondary
Highlights Beauty Schools 2222 So. 314 St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Type: Post Secondary
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

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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