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Purdy, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98332.
Population
1,344
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
558
ZIP codes
1
Purdy and its ZIP codes
Purdy at a glance
- Purdy is about 4.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,204 a year, 7% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,600 (36% below Washington) and median rent is $2,584 a month.
Local data for Purdy, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Purdy, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,204
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$358,600
Median rent
$2,584/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
66.4
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (251), German Americans (189), Mexican Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Purdy.
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
How people get to work
Purdy, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Purdy, 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
76° / 36°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Purdy, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Purdy
1 in or overlapping Purdy. Population shown
Cities near Purdy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CanterwoodCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.1 |
| WaunaCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| BurleyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| MaplewoodCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 8.3 |
| Gig HarborCity | 4 mi | 5.9 |
| Stansberry LakeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Raft IslandCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ArtondaleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 13.4 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.2 |
| WollochetCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.8 |
| VashonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 37 |
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Key CenterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 14.6 |
| RustonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Port OrchardCity | 8.8 mi | 9.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Purdy, WA in?
- Purdy is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Purdy, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Purdy include 98332.
- What is the population of Purdy, WA?
- About 1,344 people live in Purdy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Purdy?
- Nearby places include Canterwood (1.3 mi), Wauna (2.1 mi), Burley (2.1 mi), Rosedale (2.7 mi), Maplewood (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023