City

University Place, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥15,241Population
💰$90,586Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$580,100Median Home Value▲ 108% above avg
🎓54.4%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.7%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 9.2%Asian: 15%Other: 6.1%Race
White58.7%
Hispanic9.9%
Black9.2%
Asian15.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads54.4% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma184 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,916 (18.9%)
Some College1,270 (12.6%)
Associates1,244 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,298 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree4,205 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,586 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$580,100 ▲ 108% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,566/mo
Total Housing Units6,718
Vacant Units435

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About University Place, WA

University Place is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,241 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, University Place is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,586 is above the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in University Place is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $580,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,566 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of University Place is well-educated. 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (58.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in University Place
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98467 15,241 $90,586 $580,100 $1,566 3.5% 54.4% 61.3%