The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98374 sells for about $561,833, or $277 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,749 a month.
ZIP 98374 — Puyallup
The 98374 housing market shows resilience with a median sale price of $561,833 and a competitive environment where homes sell in approximately 12 days. While inventory remains tight at 175 active listings, the market is supported by steady demand and proximity to regional employment hubs. Note that some specific metrics like price-cut percentages are derived from broader county-level data where ZIP-specific figures were unavailable.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options with access to regional amenities and employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 98374, Pierce County WA
The area is served by the Puyallup School District, which maintains a range of public schools with varying performance ratings.
The region faces standard Pacific Northwest climate risks, including seasonal wind events and localized flood risks in low-lying areas.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Tacoma and Seattle employment corridors, with ongoing residential development and commercial expansion in the Puyallup vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed by Pierce County based on local millage rates that include school district, county, and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via WA-167 and WA-512 toward Tacoma and the broader Seattle-Tacoma employment core.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of downtown Puyallup.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to regional employment hubs.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Tacoma-Puyallup industrial and service sectors, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and retail.
The area is served by major highway corridors including WA-167 and WA-512, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development projects are active within the Puyallup city limits and surrounding unincorporated areas.
Pierce County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes based on annual market analysis.
Parcels are subject to Puyallup School District levies and various local utility and fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind exposure, consistent with broader Pierce County trends.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98374 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.99.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Puyallup3.82.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.910.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.214.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese415.5 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.33.2 mi
- Tacoma Dome4.110.3 mi
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.99.1 mi
- White River Amphitheatre4.18.9 mi
- accesso ShoWare Center4.516.5 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.33.2 mi
- Museum of Glass4.510.9 mi
- AMC Lakewood Mall 124.412.3 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Puyallup3.82.4 mi
- Cinemark Century Federal Way and XD4.511.6 mi
- Museum of Glass4.510.9 mi
- LeMay - America’s Car Museum4.710.4 mi
- Children's Museum of Tacoma4.611.2 mi
- Tacoma Art Museum4.611.1 mi
- Pacific Bonsai Museum4.810.3 mi
- Sprinker Recreation Center4.59 mi
- North Lake Tapps Park4.57.4 mi
- Game Farm Park4.59.4 mi
- Spanaway Park4.49.4 mi
- Wright Park4.612 mi
- Tacoma Yacht Club4.716.4 mi
- Point Defiance Marina4.716.6 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.517.8 mi
- Foss Harbor Marina4.611.4 mi
- Tyee Marina4.112.9 mi
- Meadow Park Golf Course4.512.6 mi
- Washington National Golf Club4.112 mi
- High Cedars Golf Club4.12.3 mi
- Allenmore Golf Course4.312.3 mi
- Tapps Island Golf Course4.47.2 mi
- Tacoma Mall4.111.2 mi
- The Outlet Collection Seattle4.210.3 mi
- South Hill Mall4.12.2 mi
- WinCo Foods4.310.3 mi
- WinCo Foods4.410.7 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.420.5 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.526.9 mi
- The Club SEA2.720.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community parks and green spaces serving the local population.
Central district offering retail, dining, and local services.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).