- Home
- States
- Washington
- Gig Harbor
Washington · City Profile
Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor sits in Pierce, Washington, and is covered by 3 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 58,933 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Gig Harbor has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $587,033 and median asking rent runs around $1,900 per month. Median household income hovers around $115,535. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Gig Harbor
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98329 | Pierce | 11,223 | $103,750 | $410,000 |
| 98332 | Pierce | 19,708 | $122,869 | $648,000 |
| 98335 | Pierce | 28,002 | $119,986 | $703,100 |
Thinking about relocating to Gig Harbor?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $587,033, and median rent is $1,900. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.