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Parkland, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98444, 98445, 98447.
Population
38,742
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,482
ZIP codes
3
Parkland and its ZIP codes
Parkland at a glance
- Parkland is about 38 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $72,239 a year, 26% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,000 (25% below Washington) and median rent is $1,663 a month.
Local data for Parkland, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parkland, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,239
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,663/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,788), Mexican Americans (3,986), Irish Americans (2,097).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Parkland.
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
$83M
1,151 loans, 9,034 jobs reported
How people get to work
Parkland, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkland, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parkland, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Parkland
3 in or overlapping Parkland. Population shown
Cities near Parkland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| McChord AFBCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Clover CreekCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 6.5 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
| SpanawayCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 8.7 |
| LakewoodCity | 4.2 mi | 17.1 |
| Summit ViewCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.2 |
| FredericksonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 11.3 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 8 |
| University PlaceCity | 6.7 mi | 8.3 |
| TacomaCity | 6.7 mi | 49.7 |
| FircrestCity | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SteilacoomTown | 7.3 mi | 2 |
| FifeCity | 7.3 mi | 5.8 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 18.6 |
| PuyallupCity | 7.5 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkland, WA in?
- Parkland is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Parkland, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parkland include 98444, 98445, 98447.
- What is the population of Parkland, WA?
- About 38,742 people live in Parkland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkland?
- Nearby places include Midland (2.5 mi), McChord AFB (2.7 mi), Clover Creek (2.7 mi), Summit (4.1 mi), Spanaway (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023