City

Sumner, WA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥11,497Population
💰$97,815Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$471,500Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 18%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1%Other: 6.1%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic18.0%
Black0.9%
Asian1.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma90 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,062 (26.8%)
Some College1,191 (15.5%)
Associates1,395 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,088 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree1,874 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College15.5%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.3%Renter: 48.7%Tenure
Owner51.3%
Renter48.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,815 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$471,500 ▲ 69% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,886/mo
Total Housing Units4,836
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Sumner, WA

Sumner is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 11,497 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Sumner is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,815 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $471,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,886 per month.

The population of Sumner is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.01%).

Sumner, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98390 11,497 $97,815 $471,500 $1,886 5.4% 38.5% 51.3%