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Sumner, WA
City in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98390.
Population
10,733
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,421
ZIP codes
1
Sumner and its ZIP codes
Sumner at a glance
- Sumner is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 125th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $98,191, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $519,900 (8% below Washington) and median rent is $1,974 a month.
Local data for Sumner, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sumner, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,191
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$519,900
Median rent
$1,974/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,925), German Americans (1,897), Mexican Americans (1,651).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Sumner.
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
PPP loans
$108M
445 loans, 9,551 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sumner, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sumner, 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° / 33°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumner, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Sumner
1 in or overlapping Sumner. Population shown
Cities near Sumner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgewoodCity | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| PacificCity | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 12.3 |
| PuyallupCity | 3.7 mi | 14.4 |
| MiltonCity | 4 mi | 2.8 |
| AlgonaCity | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| AldertonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Bonney LakeCity | 4.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.9 |
| AuburnCity | 5.1 mi | 29.6 |
| FifeCity | 5.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 8 |
| McMillinCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sumner, WA in?
- Sumner is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Sumner, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sumner include 98390.
- What is the population of Sumner, WA?
- About 10,733 people live in Sumner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sumner?
- Nearby places include Edgewood (2.3 mi), North Puyallup (2.4 mi), Pacific (2.7 mi), Lake Tapps (3.5 mi), Puyallup (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023