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Dash Point, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington.

Population

889

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,392

ZIP codes

0

Dash Point and its ZIP codes

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Dash Point at a glance

  • Dash Point is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $130,234, 33% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $890,500 (58% above Washington).

Local data for Dash Point, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dash Point, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$130,234

Poverty rate

9.0%

Median home value

$890,500

Homeownership

92.9%

Bachelor's or higher

50.8%

Median age

62.4

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Irish Americans (122), Swedish Americans (57).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Dash Point.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 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

Pierce County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dash Point, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.0%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dash Point, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dash Point, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

9.5%

U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

Cities near Dash Point

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Browns PointCensus-designated place1.4 mi0.4
Federal WayCity3.4 mi22.3
Fife HeightsCensus-designated place4.8 mi1
RustonCity4.8 mi0.3
TacomaCity5.2 mi49.7
FifeCity6 mi5.8
MiltonCity6.2 mi2.8
Lakeland NorthCensus-designated place6.3 mi3.2
Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place6.3 mi4.9
Des MoinesCity6.8 mi6.4
FircrestCity7.5 mi1.6
WallerCensus-designated place7.6 mi8
AlgonaCity7.7 mi1.3
WollochetCensus-designated place8 mi5.8
VashonCensus-designated place8 mi37
EdgewoodCity8.1 mi8.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dash Point, WA in?
Dash Point is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Dash Point, WA?
About 889 people live in Dash Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dash Point?
Nearby places include Browns Point (1.4 mi), Federal Way (3.4 mi), Fife Heights (4.8 mi), Ruston (4.8 mi), Tacoma (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023