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Edgewood, WA
City in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98371, 98372.
Population
13,032
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,554
ZIP codes
2
Edgewood and its ZIP codes
Edgewood at a glance
- Edgewood is about 13 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 103rd most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $116,132 a year, 18% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $712,000 (26% above Washington) and median rent is $2,034 a month.
Local data for Edgewood, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgewood, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,132
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$712,000
Median rent
$2,034/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,242), Irish Americans (1,176), Ukrainian Americans (832).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Edgewood.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,973
337,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,414
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.2B
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
PPP loans
$84.4M
660 loans, 7,898 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edgewood, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgewood, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
31
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
2,101
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 37°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgewood, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Edgewood
2 in or overlapping Edgewood. Population shown
Cities near Edgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiltonCity | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| SumnerCity | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
| PacificCity | 2.8 mi | 2.4 |
| FifeCity | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| PuyallupCity | 3.2 mi | 14.4 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.9 |
| AlgonaCity | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.1 |
| AldertonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.7 |
| AuburnCity | 5.5 mi | 29.6 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 12.3 |
| Federal WayCity | 5.8 mi | 22.3 |
| Bonney LakeCity | 6.3 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgewood, WA in?
- Edgewood is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Edgewood, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgewood include 98371, 98372.
- What is the population of Edgewood, WA?
- About 13,032 people live in Edgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgewood?
- Nearby places include Milton (1.9 mi), North Puyallup (2 mi), Sumner (2.3 mi), Pacific (2.8 mi), Fife (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023