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Frederickson, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98375, 98387, 98446.

Population

25,383

Land area

11.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,244

ZIP codes

3

Frederickson and its ZIP codes

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Frederickson at a glance

  • Frederickson is about 19 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • It is the 51st most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
  • Households here earn a median of $109,500 a year, 12% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,400 (15% below Washington) and median rent is $2,386 a month.

Local data for Frederickson, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Frederickson, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,500

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median home value

$477,400

Median rent

$2,386/mo

Homeownership

73.8%

Bachelor's or higher

20.0%

Median age

33.4

Average commute

35.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,640), German Americans (2,692), Irish Americans (1,843).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$26.9M

488 loans, 3,384 jobs reported

Pierce County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.4%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit2.7%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Frederickson, 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

76° / 33°F

45.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Frederickson, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Frederickson

3 in or overlapping Frederickson. Population shown

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Cities near Frederickson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Summit ViewCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.2
Clover CreekCensus-designated place3.1 mi6.5
South HillCensus-designated place3.1 mi18.6
SpanawayCensus-designated place3.2 mi8.7
Elk PlainCensus-designated place4.3 mi8.4
SummitCensus-designated place5 mi5.1
ParklandCensus-designated place5.4 mi8.6
GrahamCensus-designated place5.6 mi42.7
McMillinCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.7
MidlandCensus-designated place6 mi3
PuyallupCity6.6 mi14.4
OrtingCity6.9 mi2.7
South CreekCensus-designated place7 mi7.7
McChord AFBCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.9
WallerCensus-designated place7.5 mi8
North PuyallupCensus-designated place8 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Frederickson, WA in?
Frederickson is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Frederickson, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Frederickson include 98375, 98387, 98446.
What is the population of Frederickson, WA?
About 25,383 people live in Frederickson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Frederickson?
Nearby places include Summit View (2.5 mi), Clover Creek (3.1 mi), South Hill (3.1 mi), Spanaway (3.2 mi), Elk Plain (4.3 mi).

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