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McKenna, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98558.
Population
669
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
615
ZIP codes
1
McKenna and its ZIP codes
McKenna at a glance
- McKenna is about 5.2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,667, 6% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $539,800 (4% below Washington).
Local data for McKenna, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McKenna, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,667
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$539,800
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
52.3
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (143), German Americans (79), Italian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for McKenna.
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
$983K
11 loans, 90 jobs reported
How people get to work
McKenna, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Environment and hazard risk
McKenna, 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
78° / 33°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McKenna, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in McKenna
1 in or overlapping McKenna. Population shown
Cities near McKenna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North YelmCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.3 |
| YelmCity | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
| RoyCity | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| RainierCity | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Nisqually Indian CommunityCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| South CreekCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Fort LewisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| Elk PlainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| Clear LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| SpanawayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.7 |
| DuPontCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| North Fort LewisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| TanglewildeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| McChord AFBCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| EatonvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| LaceyCity | 14 mi | 18.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McKenna, WA in?
- McKenna is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in McKenna, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McKenna include 98558.
- What is the population of McKenna, WA?
- About 669 people live in McKenna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McKenna?
- Nearby places include North Yelm (2.9 mi), Yelm (3.3 mi), Roy (4.2 mi), Rainier (7.2 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023