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Key Center, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98329, 98349, 98394.
Population
3,544
Land area
14.6sq mi
People per sq mi
242
ZIP codes
3
Key Center and its ZIP codes
Key Center at a glance
- Key Center is about 2.1 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $105,781 a year, 8% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $613,200 (9% above Washington) and median rent is $1,705 a month.
Local data for Key Center, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Key Center, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,781
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$613,200
Median rent
$1,705/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (720), Irish Americans (535), Norwegian Americans (368).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Key Center.
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
PPP loans
$6.2M
138 loans, 715 jobs reported
How people get to work
Key Center, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Key Center, 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° / 36°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Key Center, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Key Center
3 in or overlapping Key Center. Population shown
Cities near Key Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.3 |
| HomeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| GrapeviewCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Stansberry LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Raft IslandCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| AllynCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| WaunaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Herron IslandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ArtondaleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 13.4 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.5 |
| PurdyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.4 |
| LongbranchCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 20 |
| Gig HarborCity | 7.8 mi | 5.9 |
| CanterwoodCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| BurleyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Fox IslandCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Key Center, WA in?
- Key Center is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Key Center, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Key Center include 98329, 98349, 98394.
- What is the population of Key Center, WA?
- About 3,544 people live in Key Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Key Center?
- Nearby places include Vaughn (1.9 mi), Home (3.3 mi), Grapeview (3.8 mi), Stansberry Lake (3.8 mi), Raft Island (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023