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Midland, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98404, 98445.
Population
9,050
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,980
ZIP codes
2
Midland and its ZIP codes
Midland at a glance
- Midland is about 25 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,700 a year, 14% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $412,800 (27% below Washington) and median rent is $1,546 a month.
Local data for Midland, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Midland, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,700
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$412,800
Median rent
$1,546/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (921), Irish Americans (805), Mexican Americans (643).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Midland.
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
$7.21B
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
How people get to work
Midland, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midland, 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
77° / 37°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midland, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Midland
2 in or overlapping Midland. Population shown
Cities near Midland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummitCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| ParklandCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 8 |
| Clover CreekCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Summit ViewCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| FifeCity | 4.8 mi | 5.8 |
| McChord AFBCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.9 |
| TacomaCity | 5.1 mi | 49.7 |
| PuyallupCity | 5.5 mi | 14.4 |
| LakewoodCity | 5.8 mi | 17.1 |
| FredericksonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 11.3 |
| SpanawayCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8.7 |
| FircrestCity | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| University PlaceCity | 6.8 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Midland, WA in?
- Midland is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Midland, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Midland include 98404, 98445.
- What is the population of Midland, WA?
- About 9,050 people live in Midland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Midland?
- Nearby places include Summit (2.2 mi), Parkland (2.5 mi), Waller (2.9 mi), Clover Creek (2.9 mi), Summit View (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023