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Fife, WA
City in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98424.
Population
10,949
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,877
ZIP codes
1
Fife and its ZIP codes
Fife at a glance
- Fife is about 16 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 120th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $90,532, 8% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $543,100 (4% below Washington) and median rent is $1,889 a month.
Local data for Fife, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fife, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,532
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$543,100
Median rent
$1,889/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,165), German Americans (838), Irish Americans (673).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Fife.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 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
$7.21B
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
PPP loans
$96.8M
501 loans, 10,096 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fife, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fife, 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 Fife, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Fife
1 in or overlapping Fife. Population shown
Cities near Fife
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 8 |
| MiltonCity | 2.2 mi | 2.8 |
| EdgewoodCity | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.1 |
| PuyallupCity | 4.5 mi | 14.4 |
| TacomaCity | 4.6 mi | 49.7 |
| Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.9 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| Federal WayCity | 5.2 mi | 22.3 |
| PacificCity | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| SumnerCity | 5.4 mi | 7.6 |
| AlgonaCity | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Dash PointCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| Browns PointCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fife, WA in?
- Fife is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Fife, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fife include 98424.
- What is the population of Fife, WA?
- About 10,949 people live in Fife, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fife?
- Nearby places include Fife Heights (1.9 mi), Waller (2 mi), Milton (2.2 mi), Edgewood (3.1 mi), North Puyallup (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023