City

Bonney Lake, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥57,691Population
💰$129,233Median HH Income▲ 69% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$578,300Median Home Value▲ 107% above avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 4%Other: 7.2%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Black0.9%
Asian4.0%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma182 (0.5%)
HS Graduate8,712 (24.2%)
Some College4,785 (13.3%)
Associates6,045 (16.8%)
Bachelors4,418 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree11,834 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$129,233 ▲ 69% above avg
Median Home Value$578,300 ▲ 107% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,178/mo
Total Housing Units20,573
Vacant Units740

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Bonney Lake, WA

Bonney Lake is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 57,691 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Bonney Lake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $129,233 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bonney Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $578,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,178 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bonney Lake is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.56%).

Bonney Lake, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Bonney Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98391 57,691 $129,233 $578,300 $2,178 4.2% 45.2% 86.3%