| ZIP Code | 98335 |
|---|---|
| City | Gig Harbor |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Elevation | 195 ft |
| Latitude | 47.296947 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.623661 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.8% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 62 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,594 (13.6%) |
| Some College | 1,507 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 3,098 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,969 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,792 (51.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,304 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $736,400 ▲ 164% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,971/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,457 |
| Vacant Units | 578 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,457 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 578 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 98335 is located in Gig Harbor, Washington, within Pierce County. With a population of 27,956, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 98335 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,304 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98335 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $736,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,971 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 98335 is primarily White (80.49%). Residents are highly educated — 61.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98335 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 98335 in Gig Harbor, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,956 residents, a median household income of $130,304, and a median home value of $736,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.