Puyallup
City in Pierce County, Washington
Puyallup is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with 42,973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Puyallup, 1.5 miles NE.
- 42,973residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.2 km²
- 2,992 / sq mipopulation density
- 98371main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Puyallup
Puyallup ( pew-AL-əp; Lushootseed: st̕iləqʷac lit. "strawberry plant") is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is on the Puyallup River about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles (56 km) south of Seattle. The city had a population of 42,973 at the 2020 census.
The city's name comes from the Puyallup tribe of Native Americans and means "the generous people" in Lushootseed. Puyallup is home to the Washington State Fair, the state's largest annual fair. The name of the city is also used in mailing addresses for adjacent unincorporated areas, such as the larger-populated South Hill.
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Living in Puyallup
- Median household income
- $97,826
- Median home value
- $551,800
- Median rent
- $1,812/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Puyallup had 42,973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,992 per sq mi (1,155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Puyallup at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,973 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.36 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1790° N, 122.2915° W |
| ZIP codes | 98371, 98372, 98373 |
| Official website | cityofpuyallup.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5356695 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Puyallup
- North Puyallup1.5 mi NE
- Alderton3.2 mi E
- Summit3.4 mi W
- Edgewood3.7 mi N
- Waller4.0 mi NW
- South Hill4.0 mi S
- Summit View4.1 mi SW
- Sumner4.5 mi NE
- McMillin4.5 mi SE
- Fife4.6 mi NW
- Clover Creek4.9 mi SW
- Milton5.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Puyallup
What county is Puyallup in?
Puyallup is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Puyallup, WA?
42,973 people lived in Puyallup at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Puyallup, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98371. Other ZIP codes: 98372, 98373.
What is the elevation of Puyallup?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Puyallup?
North Puyallup (1.5 mi), Alderton (3.2 mi), Summit (3.4 mi), Edgewood (3.7 mi), Waller (4.0 mi).
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