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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98390

Pierce County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$610,928[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+115.1%
vs metro
-11.0%
vs state
+21.4%
ZIP 98390 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98390 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98390 is worth $610,928 — 11.0% below the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,120 a month — a 4.2% 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
$2,120[2]
Gross yield
4.2%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,568[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
11,546[3]
Median household income
$97,795[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
10
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1
  • Sumner High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

    1,866 students

  • Mountain View Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

    870 students

  • Sumner Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

    697 students

  • Maple Lawn Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

    603 students

  • Emerald Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

    548 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 yield4.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$25,443

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$3,089
Loan principal$488,742
Down payment$122,186
Total interest paid$623,364

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 ratio1.92
Monthly cost to own$4,062
Monthly rent$2,120

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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
76th percentile[2]
Property tax
91st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98390?
The typical home in 98390 is worth $610,928, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98390?
Home values in 98390 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98390?
A typical home in 98390 rents for about $2,120 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 98390?
The effective property tax rate in 98390 is 0.9% — roughly $5,568 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98390?
ZIP code 98390 has a population of 11,546 and a median household income of $97,795.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Key Center CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $608,512
    Gross yield
  • Burien, WA

    Typical home
    $615,646
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Des Moines, WA

    Typical home
    $601,821
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Tacoma, WA

    Typical home
    $620,149
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Federal Way, WA

    Typical home
    $622,819
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Longbranch CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $623,183
    Gross yield

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