City

Buckley, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥17,601Population
💰$127,081Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$524,300Median Home Value▲ 88% above avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.6%
Asian1.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,323 (28.2%)
Some College2,323 (19.7%)
Associates1,993 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,267 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,795 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College19.7%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,081 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$524,300 ▲ 88% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,805/mo
Total Housing Units6,319
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Buckley, WA

Buckley is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,601 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Buckley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,081 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Buckley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $524,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,805 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckley is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buckley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98321 17,601 $127,081 $524,300 $1,805 4.5% 34.4% 88.5%