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Alderton, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98372, 98390.
Population
2,706
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
473
ZIP codes
2
Alderton and its ZIP codes
Alderton at a glance
- Alderton is about 4 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,446, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,500 (24% below Washington) and median rent is $1,633 a month.
Local data for Alderton, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alderton, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,446
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$431,500
Median rent
$1,633/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (406), Irish Americans (284), German Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Alderton.
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
How people get to work
Alderton, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home26.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alderton, 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 Alderton, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Alderton
2 in or overlapping Alderton. Population shown
Cities near Alderton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bonney LakeCity | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| McMillinCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| PuyallupCity | 3.8 mi | 14.4 |
| TehalehCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 8.7 |
| SumnerCity | 4.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Prairie RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.2 |
| OrtingCity | 4.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 12.3 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 18.6 |
| Prairie HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.7 |
| EdgewoodCity | 5.5 mi | 8.4 |
| South PrairieTown | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Summit ViewCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| PacificCity | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alderton, WA in?
- Alderton is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Alderton, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alderton include 98372, 98390.
- What is the population of Alderton, WA?
- About 2,706 people live in Alderton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alderton?
- Nearby places include Bonney Lake (2.1 mi), McMillin (2.9 mi), North Puyallup (3.8 mi), Puyallup (3.8 mi), Tehaleh (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023