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Summit, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98373, 98446.

Population

8,791

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,728

ZIP codes

2

Summit and its ZIP codes

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Summit at a glance

  • Summit is about 15 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $106,736, 9% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $512,600 (9% below Washington) and median rent is $1,519 a month.

Local data for Summit, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Summit, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$106,736

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$512,600

Median rent

$1,519/mo

Homeownership

83.5%

Bachelor's or higher

20.6%

Median age

43.7

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,144), Irish Americans (803), Mexican Americans (738).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Summit.

Details

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

$7.2B

FY 2026, $7,831 per person

Pierce County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Summit, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.9%
  • Carpooled13.0%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Summit, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 33°F

45.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Summit, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Summit

2 in or overlapping Summit. Population shown

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Cities near Summit

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MidlandCensus-designated place2.2 mi3
WallerCensus-designated place2.6 mi8
Summit ViewCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.2
Clover CreekCensus-designated place2.6 mi6.5
PuyallupCity3.4 mi14.4
ParklandCensus-designated place4.1 mi8.6
FifeCity4.5 mi5.8
North PuyallupCensus-designated place4.5 mi1
FredericksonCensus-designated place5 mi11.3
South HillCensus-designated place5.1 mi18.6
EdgewoodCity5.5 mi8.4
MiltonCity6.1 mi2.8
SpanawayCensus-designated place6.2 mi8.7
Fife HeightsCensus-designated place6.3 mi1
McMillinCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.7
TacomaCity6.6 mi49.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Summit, WA in?
Summit is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Summit, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Summit include 98373, 98446.
What is the population of Summit, WA?
About 8,791 people live in Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Summit?
Nearby places include Midland (2.2 mi), Waller (2.6 mi), Summit View (2.6 mi), Clover Creek (2.6 mi), Puyallup (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023