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ZIP 98373

Part of Puyallup, WA
Pop. 28,883·Pierce County·128th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,965/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
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ZIP 98373 · $1,965
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,340
Research median
$2,120/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
$23,580/yr
At $1,965/mo median
Location
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 (+7.8% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98373 (Puyallup, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,883
Median income
$103,796
Median age
35.6
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
23.1%
26.3%
28.1%
Under 1823.1%
18–3426.3%
35–5428.1%
55–6411%
65+11.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
12.2%
White64.8%
Black8.3%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian4.9%
Other9.8%
Education (25+)
28.3%
37.7%
27.4%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98373 in Puyallup, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,608 → $1,965
up 22.2%
Income
$84,334 → $103,796
up 23.1%
Population
29,283 → 28,883
down 1.4%
Renter share
43% → 45.2%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.9% → 27.4%
+1.5 pts
Median age
34.7 → 35.6
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98373 in Puyallup, WA paid around $1,608 a month. That figure now sits near $1,965, up 22.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $84,334 in 2021 to $103,796 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 98373 in Puyallup, WA losing about 400 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 43% to 45.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98373 in Puyallup, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98373 covers Puyallup, WA. The median rent here is $1,965/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($103,796/yr), ZIP 98373 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98373?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98373 (Puyallup, WA) is $1,965. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98373 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98373's median rent of $1,965/mo is exactly at the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98373 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98373 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #128 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,965/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98373?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,965/mo in ZIP 98373. The local median household income is $103,796/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98373?

Rent in ZIP 98373 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98373 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98373 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,965/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($103,796/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98373 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98373 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of ZIP 98373 households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98373 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98373 compare to the rest of Puyallup?

ZIP 98373 is more affordable than Puyallup overall. At $1,965/mo, it's $281 below the Puyallup citywide median of $2,246/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98373 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98373 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,965/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98373's median household income ($103,796/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98373 23%Benchmark 30%
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