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Waller, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98371, 98443.

Population

7,683

Land area

8sq mi

People per sq mi

965

ZIP codes

2

Waller and its ZIP codes

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Waller at a glance

  • Waller is about 8.2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,490, 3% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $512,200 (9% below Washington) and median rent is $1,787 a month.

Local data for Waller, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waller, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,490

Poverty rate

7.6%

Median home value

$512,200

Median rent

$1,787/mo

Homeownership

82.6%

Bachelor's or higher

28.4%

Median age

40.8

Average commute

31.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,131), Mexican Americans (804), Irish Americans (782).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$14.9M

73 loans, 1,163 jobs reported

Pierce County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone68.7%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waller, 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

77° / 37°F

40.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waller, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Waller

2 in or overlapping Waller. Population shown

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Cities near Waller

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FifeCity2 mi5.8
SummitCensus-designated place2.6 mi5.1
MidlandCensus-designated place2.9 mi3
PuyallupCity3.8 mi14.4
Fife HeightsCensus-designated place3.8 mi1
MiltonCity4 mi2.8
EdgewoodCity4.1 mi8.4
North PuyallupCensus-designated place4.2 mi1
TacomaCity4.7 mi49.7
Clover CreekCensus-designated place5 mi6.5
Summit ViewCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.2
ParklandCensus-designated place5.4 mi8.6
SumnerCity6.1 mi7.6
Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.9
PacificCity6.7 mi2.4
FircrestCity7.1 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waller, WA in?
Waller is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Waller, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Waller include 98371, 98443.
What is the population of Waller, WA?
About 7,683 people live in Waller, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waller?
Nearby places include Fife (2 mi), Summit (2.6 mi), Midland (2.9 mi), Puyallup (3.8 mi), Fife Heights (3.8 mi).

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

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