ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98371

Part of Puyallup, WA

Pop. 24,682·Pierce County·127th most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$1,954/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

+$22

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 98371 · $1,954

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98371 is 1% below its high of $1,974 in November 2025, at $1,954 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98371 changed -0.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($97,242) is $2,431 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,880); a 3-bedroom is $2,610.

Rank in Puyallup

2nd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Puyallup.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 98408, 6 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,581/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98371. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,448/yr

At $1,954/mo median

Location

CityPuyallup

StateWA

CountyPierce County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, -0.7% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,786 → $1,954

up 9.4%

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

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 98371 in Puyallup, WA has increased by $168 per month, settling near $1,954 after starting the period at $1,786. 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%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98371 in Puyallup, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98371 covers Puyallup, WA. The median rent here is $1,954/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($97,242/yr), ZIP 98371 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,954/mo in ZIP 98371. The local median household income is $97,242/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98371?

Rent in ZIP 98371 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a -0.1% change. It sits 1% below its high of $1,974 in November 2025.

How does ZIP 98371 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98371 is in the middle among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #127 of 207 at $1,954/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98371 changed -0.1%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.