Aspenhollow Business Capital, based in Olympia, WA, takes business funding requests from DuPont, WA owners in Pierce County by phone and online. ZIP 98327 had 143 employer establishments in 2023, with food and lodging the top sector and the highest employees per establishment of the six community ZIPs on this site. This page covers those figures and license questions.
| County | Pierce County, WA |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 12.4 miles east-northeast of Olympia, WA |
| ZIP 98327 employer establishments | 143 (ZBP 2023) |
| ZIP 98327 paid employees | 4,101 (ZBP 2023) |
| Self-employed residents, DuPont, WA | 6.1% (+/- 2.8) (ACS 2020-2024) |
ZIP 98327 at a glance
ZIP 98327 had 143 employer establishments, 4,101 paid employees and $239.0 million in annual payroll in 2023 (ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). DuPont covers 78.8% of the ZIP's land, and 92.5% of the city sits inside it, so the ZIP is a close match for the city.
By our arithmetic, that is about 28.7 employees per establishment, the highest of the six community ZIPs on this site and more than double Thurston County, WA's 13.0. Thurston County figures do not describe DuPont, which is in Pierce County.
Small offices in ZIP 98327
Real estate (15 establishments), finance and insurance (13) and professional services (13) made up a large share of ZIP 98327's employers in 2023, and most were very small: 86.7% of the real estate establishments had fewer than five employees (ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). A small office might look at funding such as an office fit-out through a term loan or receivables timing through working capital.
Food, lodging and services lead
| Sector | Establishments | Share under 5 employees |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 26 | 30.8% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17 | 29.4% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 15 | 86.7% |
| Other Services | 14 | 71.4% |
| Finance and Insurance | 13 | 69.2% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 76.9% |
Restaurants and cafés can finance kitchens and espresso equipment; see restaurant funding and coffee shop funding.
DuPont, WA business license questions
How much a business license costs in Washington, how long it takes, and how to get a DuPont, WA business license are questions for the state and the city; we do not quote fees or processing times.
Next steps from DuPont, WA
Compare the six options on the comparison page, see the industry pages for sector detail, or check all towns served. Thurston County, WA context is on the Olympia, WA page.
Dupont, WA sectors our partners fund
Funding partners consider businesses across most industries in Dupont, WA, from contractors and construction trades and restaurants and food service to medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock. Each partner still decides case by case.
What to gather before you call
- Recent business bank statements (partners often ask for three to six months)
- Your most recent business tax return
- Current financial statements: profit and loss plus a balance sheet
- Government-issued ID for each owner
- Details of any loans, leases or advances the business already carries
- A written quote or invoice if the money is for equipment
Partners differ in what they request; this list covers the usual ground.
From first call to a partner's decision
- It starts with a call to (360) 665-7962 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
- We walk through the funding types that suit that purpose and the paperwork partners tend to ask for. Nothing goes out until you say so.
- With your permission, we take the request to lending partners that offer that kind of funding. Each partner reviews it and makes its own credit decision.
- Any offer comes from the partner. Read the total cost, the payment schedule and the terms before deciding; turning it down is always an option.
Everything can be handled by phone or online from Dupont, WA.
By Aspenhollow Business Capital · Updated