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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98372

Pierce County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$632,850[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+122.8%
vs metro
-7.8%
vs state
+25.8%
ZIP 98372 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98372 in WA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98372 is worth $632,850 — 7.8% below the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,950 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,950[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,534[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pierce County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
26,012[3]
Median household income
$98,152[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Pierce County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,117[5]
Moved in
28,662
Moved out
27,545

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
1
  • Kalles Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup School District

    799 students

  • Shaw Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Puyallup School District

    616 students

  • Edgemont Jr High

    Middle · Grades 6–9 · Puyallup School District

    546 students

  • Hedden Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Fife School District

    475 students

  • Stewart Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Puyallup School District

    319 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$23,399

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,200
Loan principal$506,280
Down payment$126,570
Total interest paid$645,733

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.15
Monthly cost to own$4,186
Monthly rent$1,950

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
56th percentile[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98372?
The typical home in 98372 is worth $632,850, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98372?
Home values in 98372 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98372?
A typical home in 98372 rents for about $1,950 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 98372?
The effective property tax rate in 98372 is 0.9% — roughly $5,534 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98372?
ZIP code 98372 has a population of 26,012 and a median household income of $98,152.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Puyallup, WA

    Typical home
    $632,333
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • University Place, WA

    Typical home
    $633,716
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • South Creek CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $631,625
    Gross yield
  • Tacoma, WA

    Typical home
    $636,255
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Longbranch CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $623,183
    Gross yield
  • Federal Way, WA

    Typical home
    $622,819
    Gross yield
    3.8%

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