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Longbranch, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98349, 98351.

Population

4,638

Land area

20sq mi

People per sq mi

232

ZIP codes

2

Longbranch and its ZIP codes

Full map

Longbranch at a glance

  • Longbranch is 97% denser than Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $95,768, close to the Washington median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,000 (30% below Washington) and median rent is $1,750 a month.

Local data for Longbranch, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Longbranch, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,768

Poverty rate

18.4%

Median home value

$396,000

Median rent

$1,750/mo

Homeownership

90.2%

Bachelor's or higher

22.2%

Median age

50.3

Average commute

45.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,074), Irish Americans (755), Italian Americans (282).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$327K

20 loans, 42 jobs reported

Pierce County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.9%
  • Carpooled3.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home23.9%

Average one-way commute: 45.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Longbranch, 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° / 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 Longbranch, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Longbranch

2 in or overlapping Longbranch. Population shown

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Cities near Longbranch

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HomeCensus-designated place4.4 mi6.3
Herron IslandCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.5
Anderson IslandCensus-designated place5.2 mi8
Fox IslandCensus-designated place6.8 mi5.2
Ketron IslandCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.3
Key CenterCensus-designated place7.7 mi14.6
ArtondaleCensus-designated place7.9 mi13.4
GrapeviewCensus-designated place8.6 mi3.7
Raft IslandCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.3
SteilacoomTown8.7 mi2
VaughnCensus-designated place9.4 mi2.3
DuPontCity9.4 mi5.8
WollochetCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.8
North Fort LewisCensus-designated place10 mi5.9
University PlaceCity10 mi8.3
RosedaleCensus-designated place11 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Longbranch, WA in?
Longbranch is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Longbranch, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Longbranch include 98349, 98351.
What is the population of Longbranch, WA?
About 4,638 people live in Longbranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Longbranch?
Nearby places include Home (4.4 mi), Herron Island (4.5 mi), Anderson Island (5.2 mi), Fox Island (6.8 mi), Ketron Island (7.5 mi).

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