| ZIP Code | 98360 |
|---|---|
| City | Orting |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 2,190 ft |
| Latitude | 47.051413 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.15324 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.5% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 81 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,078 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 1,518 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 1,797 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 941 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,171 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,801 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $466,200 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,293/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,328 |
| Vacant Units | 237 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 237 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 98360 is located in Orting, Washington, within Pierce County. With a population of 14,986, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 98360 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,801 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98360 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $466,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,293 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 98360 is primarily White (80.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98360 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 98360 in Orting, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,986 residents, a median household income of $114,801, and a median home value of $466,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.