ZIP Code 98329 -- Gig harbor, WA

Pierce | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.5x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 89.15% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
11,552
Unknown
Median Income
$110,316
Home Value
$518,700
Median Rent
$1,755
Median Age
42.90
Diversity Index
33.40
Low
Cost of Living
169.7
very high
Unemployment
4.7%

About ZIP Code 98329

ZIP code 98329 in Gig Harbor, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 11,552. The median household income is $110,316, which is This is 47% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $518,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.7x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 169.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.90 years. Approximately 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Pierce, WA.

Population & Age

Total Population
11,552
Median Age
42.90
Male Population
5,912
51.2%
Female Population
5,640
48.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
33.40 Low
White
85.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
10.6%
Other Race
1.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$110,316
Mean Household Income
$124,429
Per Capita Income
$48,833
Below Poverty Line
4.9%

This is 47% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$518,700
Median Rent
$1,755
Total Housing Units
4,638
Occupied Units
4,518
Vacant Units
120
2.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1990
Owner Occupied
89.2%
Renter Occupied
10.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.7x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.2% Renter 10.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,769
Employment Rate
95.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.7%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
15.1%

Cost of Living Index

169.7
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 98329 is 69.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Gig Harbor

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
98335 27,773 $128,592 $791,100
98332 20,072 $135,330 $748,200

Other ZIP Codes in Pierce

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98387 Spanaway 50,774 $106,872
98374 Puyallup 49,007 $112,662
98404 Tacoma 35,961 $82,191
98444 Parkland 35,754 $65,342
98445 Parkland 33,684 $92,520
98338 Graham 32,687 $114,819

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98329

ZIP code 98329 (Gig harbor, WA) has a total population of 11,552 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 98329 is $110,316 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 47% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 98329 is primarily located in Gig harbor, Washington (WA). It falls within Pierce County.

The median home value in ZIP code 98329 is $518,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,755.

The median age in ZIP code 98329 is 42.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 98329 has a cost of living index of 169.65 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 98329, 31.58% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.62% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98329 is 4.66%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 15.06% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.