City

South Prairie, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥609Population
💰$132,750Median HH Income▲ 74% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$490,000Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.2%Hispanic: 10.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White62.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
22%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (7.2%)
HS Graduate97 (25.8%)
Some College47 (12.5%)
Associates74 (19.7%)
Bachelors51 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree80 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 7.2%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS7.2%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College12.5%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.5%Renter: 3.5%Tenure
Owner96.5%
Renter3.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$132,750 ▲ 74% above avg
Median Home Value$490,000 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units209
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About South Prairie, WA

South Prairie is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 609 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, South Prairie is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $132,750 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Prairie is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $490,000, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Prairie is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98385 609 $132,750 $490,000 4.0% 34.8% 96.5%