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ZIP 98371

Part of Puyallup, WA
Pop. 24,682·Pierce County·147th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,874/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$91
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ZIP 98371 · $1,874
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$1,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,488/yr
At $1,874/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyPierce County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.5% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98371 (Puyallup, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,682
Median income
$97,242
Median age
38.8
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
21.9%
22.4%
27.1%
17.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3422.4%
35–5427.1%
55–6410.9%
65+17.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
White69.7%
Black4.8%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian7.2%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
29.3%
35.2%
28.7%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+28.7%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98371 in Puyallup, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,797 → $97,242
up 7.1%
Population
22,741 → 24,682
up 8.5%
Renter share
30.1% → 28.1%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 28.7%
+2.0 pts
Median age
39.4 → 38.8
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,797 to $97,242 across the same window, up 7.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,741 to 24,682 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change. About 28.1% of households rent today, against 30.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.7% to 28.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98371 covers Puyallup, WA. The median rent here is $1,874/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($97,242/yr), ZIP 98371 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98371?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98371 (Puyallup, WA) is $1,874. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98371 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98371's median rent of $1,874/mo is $91 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98371 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98371 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #147 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,874/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98371?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,874/mo in ZIP 98371. The local median household income is $97,242/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98371?

Rent in ZIP 98371 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98371 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98371 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,874/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($97,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98371 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98371 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 98371 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98371 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98371 compare to the rest of Puyallup?

ZIP 98371 is more affordable than Puyallup overall. At $1,874/mo, it's $372 below the Puyallup citywide median of $2,246/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98371 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98371 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,874/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98371's median household income ($97,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98371 23%Benchmark 30%
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