The ZIP Code 98371 is associated with the city of Puyallup in Washington in Pierce County. The median household income is $76,729, while about 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 29.1% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,635. The median age in ZIP Code 98371 is approximately 41.0 years, with 21.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 21,866.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98371 is $76,729, while the region's mean household income is $93,933. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,635. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98371 of $37,635 is approximately 3.29% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.0% of the population in 98371 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 98371 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.5% |
In ZIP Code 98371, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 29.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.3% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98371, 94.9% is one race, while 5.1% are two or more races. Approximately 8.1% of 98371 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98371 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.9%), followed by Asian (6.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.1% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98371, an estimated 18.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Pierce County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98371 are older than average. The median age of 41.0 years in ZIP Code 98371 is approximately 7.61% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 98371 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 98371 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98371 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 98371 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.0% of adults 18 and older in this Pierce County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98371 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.5% of those 18 and above in 98371 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 98371 include obesity (33.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| Current smoking | 14.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.4% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.1% |
In 98371, 61.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.6 minutes. Approximately 25.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98371 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 98371 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 6.4% |
In ZIP Code 98371, 90.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pierce County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.2% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98371, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 98371 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pierce County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 47 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 36 |
| Debt collection | 13 |
| Mortgage | 8 |
| Checking or savings account | 7 |
| Other | 14 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 45 |
| Improper use of your report | 32 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 12 |
| Managing an account | 7 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 5 |
| Other | 24 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98371 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 4.13% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 40.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98371 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/kWh |
| Washington | 11.4¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98371 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.68 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.56 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.92 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.05 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.06 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.21 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |