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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98391

Pierce County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$686,166[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.9%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+141.6%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+36.4%
ZIP 98391 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98391 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98391 is worth $686,166. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,883 a month — a 5.0% 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
$2,883[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,920[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
59,240[3]
Median household income
$135,037[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
  • Bonney Lake High School

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

    1,676 students

  • Donald Eismann Elementary

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

    744 students

  • Lakeridge Middle School

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

    736 students

  • Victor Falls Elementary

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

    515 students

  • North Tapps Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dieringer School District

    509 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$34,598

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$3,470
Loan principal$548,933
Down payment$137,233
Total interest paid$700,133

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 ratio1.57
Monthly cost to own$4,533
Monthly rent$2,883

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
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
93rd percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98391?
The typical home in 98391 is worth $686,166, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98391?
Home values in 98391 are down 0.9% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98391?
A typical home in 98391 rents for about $2,883 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 98391?
The effective property tax rate in 98391 is 0.9% — roughly $5,920 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98391?
ZIP code 98391 has a population of 59,240 and a median household income of $135,037.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • University Place, WA

    Typical home
    $685,961
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Enumclaw, WA

    Typical home
    $684,861
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Tacoma, WA

    Typical home
    $683,201
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Auburn, WA

    Typical home
    $682,285
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Kent, WA

    Typical home
    $680,519
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Seattle, WA

    Typical home
    $676,373
    Gross yield
    4.1%

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