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Browns Point, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington.
Population
979
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,409
ZIP codes
0
Browns Point and its ZIP codes
Browns Point at a glance
- Browns Point is about 20 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $96,875, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $795,500 (41% above Washington) and median rent is $2,025 a month.
Local data for Browns Point, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Browns Point, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,875
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$795,500
Median rent
$2,025/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
54.4
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (135), Irish Americans (89), Norwegian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Browns Point.
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
Browns Point, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Browns Point, 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
77° / 37°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Browns Point, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Browns Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dash PointCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| RustonCity | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| TacomaCity | 4.3 mi | 49.7 |
| Federal WayCity | 4.7 mi | 22.3 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| FifeCity | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| FircrestCity | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| WollochetCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.8 |
| MiltonCity | 6.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.9 |
| MaplewoodCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.3 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8 |
| Gig HarborCity | 7.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Lakeland NorthCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.2 |
| University PlaceCity | 7.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Des MoinesCity | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Browns Point, WA in?
- Browns Point is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What is the population of Browns Point, WA?
- About 979 people live in Browns Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Browns Point?
- Nearby places include Dash Point (1.4 mi), Ruston (3.5 mi), Tacoma (4.3 mi), Federal Way (4.7 mi), Fife Heights (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023