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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98374

Pierce County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$589,634[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+107.6%
vs metro
-14.1%
vs state
+17.2%
ZIP 98374 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98374 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98374 is worth $589,634 — 14.1% below the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,387 a month — a 4.9% 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
$2,387[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,079[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
49,007[3]
Median household income
$112,662[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
9
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1
  • Emerald Ridge High School

    High · Grades 10–12 · Puyallup School District

    1,571 students

  • Glacier View Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup School District

    846 students

  • Ferrucci Jr High

    Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup School District

    828 students

  • G W Edgerton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Puyallup School District

    757 students

  • Pope Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Puyallup School District

    735 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 yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$28,642

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$2,982
Loan principal$471,707
Down payment$117,927
Total interest paid$601,636

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 ratio1.63
Monthly cost to own$3,895
Monthly rent$2,387

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
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
90th percentile[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98374?
The typical home in 98374 is worth $589,634, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98374?
Home values in 98374 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98374?
A typical home in 98374 rents for about $2,387 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 98374?
The effective property tax rate in 98374 is 0.9% — roughly $5,079 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98374?
ZIP code 98374 has a population of 49,007 and a median household income of $112,662.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Verlot CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $589,675
    Gross yield
  • Tukwila, WA

    Typical home
    $591,600
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Tacoma, WA

    Typical home
    $587,101
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Tukwila, WA

    Typical home
    $592,318
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Seattle, WA

    Typical home
    $594,404
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Clear Lake CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $595,398
    Gross yield

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