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Ruston, WA
City in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98407.
Population
1,245
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,872
ZIP codes
1
Ruston and its ZIP codes
Ruston at a glance
- Ruston is about 41 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $116,331, 19% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $912,700 (62% above Washington) and median rent is $2,598 a month.
Local data for Ruston, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ruston, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,331
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$912,700
Median rent
$2,598/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
61.5%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (214), German Americans (155), Norwegian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Ruston.
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
PPP loans
$22.48M
378 loans, 2,541 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ruston, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home21.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ruston, 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 Ruston, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Ruston
1 in or overlapping Ruston. Population shown
Cities near Ruston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WollochetCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Browns PointCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Gig HarborCity | 4.6 mi | 5.9 |
| TacomaCity | 4.7 mi | 49.7 |
| FircrestCity | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Dash PointCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MaplewoodCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 8.3 |
| University PlaceCity | 5.9 mi | 8.3 |
| ArtondaleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 13.4 |
| Fox IslandCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.2 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.5 |
| CanterwoodCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Raft IslandCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PurdyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Federal WayCity | 8.1 mi | 22.3 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruston, WA in?
- Ruston is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Ruston, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ruston include 98407.
- What is the population of Ruston, WA?
- About 1,245 people live in Ruston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruston?
- Nearby places include Wollochet (3.2 mi), Browns Point (3.5 mi), Gig Harbor (4.6 mi), Tacoma (4.7 mi), Fircrest (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023