Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7,952 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 150,584 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 85,276 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 95,344 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 71,259 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 179,921 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,093 ▲ 29% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $499,575 ▲ 79% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,797/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 362,260 |
| Vacant Units | 18,819 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Pierce County is located in Washington and encompasses 79 ZIP codes spanning 34 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 916,052 residents. With a median age of 37.43, it is a relatively young county.
Pierce County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $98,093 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Pierce County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $499,575 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,797. Homeownership rates are high at 65.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Pierce County are majority White (62.53%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Pierce County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 79 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98303 | Anderson Island | 1,341 | $72,074 | $477,600 | — | 0.0% | 48.3% |
| 98304 | Ashford | 867 | $77,234 | $241,300 | — | 2.9% | 36.8% |
| 98391 | Bonney Lake | 57,691 | $129,233 | $578,300 | $2,178 | 4.2% | 45.2% |
| 98321 | Buckley | 17,601 | $127,081 | $524,300 | $1,805 | 4.5% | 34.4% |
| 98323 | Carbonado | 712 | $113,875 | $435,500 | $1,438 | 0.0% | 35.3% |
| 98327 | Dupont | 9,952 | $114,423 | $550,200 | $2,230 | 3.6% | 66.1% |
| 98328 | Eatonville | 11,222 | $113,902 | $538,700 | $1,211 | 4.8% | 30.4% |
| 98333 | Fox Island | 3,365 | $172,917 | $952,500 | — | 3.5% | 67.3% |
| 98329 | Gig Harbor | 11,379 | $107,675 | $476,400 | $1,666 | 5.5% | 44.4% |
| 98332 | Gig Harbor | 19,784 | $122,827 | $686,900 | $2,373 | 5.7% | 60.4% |
| 98335 | Gig Harbor | 27,956 | $130,304 | $736,400 | $1,971 | 2.4% | 61.8% |
| 98338 | Graham | 32,726 | $112,788 | $471,800 | $1,889 | 6.1% | 36.3% |
| 98349 | Lakebay | 5,021 | $84,282 | $363,400 | $1,551 | 4.0% | 37.2% |
| 98439 | Lakewood | 5,389 | $47,056 | — | $1,644 | 9.2% | 36.5% |
| 98498 | Lakewood | 28,940 | $88,382 | $458,200 | $1,604 | 4.2% | 42.9% |
| 98499 | Lakewood | 33,694 | $65,000 | $370,000 | $1,445 | 5.0% | 33.5% |
| 98351 | Longbranch | 1,832 | $145,613 | $694,400 | — | 1.2% | 24.6% |
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb | 568 | $21,023 | — | — | 0.0% | 46.4% |
| 98354 | Milton | 8,432 | $90,361 | $510,900 | $2,010 | 5.8% | 37.2% |
| 98360 | Orting | 14,986 | $114,801 | $466,200 | $2,293 | 3.2% | 32.5% |
| 98371 | Puyallup | 23,989 | $97,290 | $515,500 | $1,654 | 3.6% | 39.8% |
| 98372 | Puyallup | 26,662 | $100,316 | $570,100 | $1,745 | 5.0% | 45.6% |
| 98373 | Puyallup | 29,062 | $102,791 | $517,600 | $1,823 | 4.6% | 39.8% |
| 98374 | Puyallup | 47,645 | $108,854 | $491,200 | $1,925 | 5.5% | 43.5% |
| 98375 | Puyallup | 32,195 | $109,972 | $471,900 | $2,140 | 4.3% | 41.3% |
| 98580 | Roy | 11,472 | $110,428 | $485,400 | $1,789 | 7.1% | 36.6% |
| 98385 | South Prairie | 609 | $132,750 | $490,000 | — | 4.0% | 34.8% |
| 98387 | Spanaway | 49,940 | $101,141 | $424,100 | $1,837 | 4.6% | 31.5% |
| 98388 | Steilacoom | 7,054 | $97,634 | $594,600 | $1,721 | 5.5% | 58.6% |
| 98390 | Sumner | 11,497 | $97,815 | $471,500 | $1,886 | 5.4% | 38.5% |
| 98402 | Tacoma | 7,500 | $54,712 | $558,100 | $1,478 | 8.0% | 53.3% |
| 98403 | Tacoma | 8,586 | $86,179 | $737,100 | $1,414 | 2.7% | 71.2% |
| 98404 | Tacoma | 35,829 | $79,562 | $387,300 | $1,440 | 5.3% | 32.0% |
| 98405 | Tacoma | 25,306 | $80,024 | $443,800 | $1,480 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| 98406 | Tacoma | 23,642 | $104,761 | $594,100 | $1,677 | 4.6% | 58.1% |
| 98407 | Tacoma | 21,210 | $108,905 | $613,000 | $1,847 | 3.0% | 59.2% |
| 98408 | Tacoma | 20,469 | $78,855 | $379,400 | $1,610 | 9.5% | 38.7% |
| 98409 | Tacoma | 27,298 | $71,649 | $363,000 | $1,579 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| 98418 | Tacoma | 10,475 | $79,413 | $385,300 | $1,512 | 6.2% | 34.6% |
| 98422 | Tacoma | 22,126 | $115,989 | $614,300 | $2,104 | 3.6% | 51.6% |
| 98424 | Tacoma | 11,871 | $93,633 | $497,400 | $1,836 | 5.5% | 43.8% |
| 98433 | Tacoma | 20,888 | $58,202 | — | $2,268 | 1.6% | 39.0% |
| 98443 | Tacoma | 5,787 | $117,423 | $478,300 | $1,768 | 3.5% | 34.2% |
| 98444 | Tacoma | 35,660 | $64,464 | $369,500 | $1,581 | 5.7% | 27.9% |
| 98445 | Tacoma | 33,578 | $90,063 | $413,200 | $1,721 | 4.8% | 32.2% |
| 98446 | Tacoma | 14,241 | $101,130 | $459,500 | $1,944 | 8.9% | 38.1% |
| 98465 | Tacoma | 7,489 | $77,083 | $544,500 | $1,453 | 4.1% | 47.8% |
| 98466 | Tacoma | 30,622 | $94,598 | $564,400 | $1,724 | 5.2% | 52.4% |
| 98467 | University Place | 15,241 | $90,586 | $580,100 | $1,566 | 3.5% | 54.4% |
| 98394 | Vaughn | 1,036 | $46,792 | $471,500 | $869 | 6.7% | 52.3% |
| 98396 | Wilkeson | 871 | $103,750 | $489,200 | $1,211 | 5.3% | 33.1% |