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ZIP 98372

Part of Puyallup, WA
Pop. 26,012·Pierce County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,104/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.6%
Month-over-Month
+9.8%
vs US Median
+$139
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ZIP 98372 · $2,104
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,900
4 BR+
$3,290
Research median
$2,090/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
$25,248/yr
At $2,104/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyPierce County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.6% YoY, +9.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98372 (Puyallup, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,012
Median income
$98,152
Median age
38.2
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
21.4%
24.6%
26.1%
13.4%
14.5%
Under 1821.4%
18–3424.6%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.4%
65+14.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
74.7%
White74.7%
Black2.3%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian5.4%
Other8.9%
Education (25+)
26.1%
39.6%
29.4%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college39.6%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98372 in Puyallup, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,453 → $2,104
up 44.8%
Income
$85,585 → $98,152
up 14.7%
Population
27,127 → 26,012
down 4.1%
Renter share
46.1% → 47.5%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.9% → 29.4%
+3.5 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.2
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98372 in Puyallup, WA has shifted from $1,453 to $2,104, up 44.8% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $98,152 today, compared with $85,585 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98372 in Puyallup, WA losing about 1,115 residents over the five-year window, down 4.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.9% to 29.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98372 covers Puyallup, WA. The median rent here is $2,104/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($98,152/yr), ZIP 98372 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98372?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98372 (Puyallup, WA) is $2,104. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98372 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98372's median rent of $2,104/mo is $139 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98372 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98372 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #93 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,104/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98372?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,104/mo in ZIP 98372. The local median household income is $98,152/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98372?

Rent in ZIP 98372 has increased 16.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98372 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98372 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,104/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($98,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98372 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98372 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of ZIP 98372 households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98372 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98372 compare to the rest of Puyallup?

ZIP 98372 is more affordable than Puyallup overall. At $2,104/mo, it's $142 below the Puyallup citywide median of $2,246/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98372 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98372 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,104/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 98372's median household income ($98,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98372 26%Benchmark 30%
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