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Spanaway, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98387, 98445.
Population
34,019
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,890
ZIP codes
2
Spanaway and its ZIP codes
Spanaway at a glance
- Spanaway is about 33 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $98,251, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,700 (21% below Washington) and median rent is $1,813 a month.
Local data for Spanaway, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spanaway, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,251
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$445,700
Median rent
$1,813/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
37.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,375), German Americans (3,688), Irish Americans (2,247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Spanaway.
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
Spanaway, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 37.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spanaway, 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° / 33°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spanaway, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Spanaway
2 in or overlapping Spanaway. Population shown
Cities near Spanaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FredericksonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 11.3 |
| Clover CreekCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.5 |
| ParklandCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Elk PlainCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Summit ViewCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.2 |
| McChord AFBCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.9 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3 |
| South CreekCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.1 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 18.6 |
| LakewoodCity | 7.2 mi | 17.1 |
| GrahamCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 42.7 |
| Fort LewisCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 10.3 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 8 |
| RoyCity | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| North Fort LewisCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spanaway, WA in?
- Spanaway is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Spanaway, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Spanaway include 98387, 98445.
- What is the population of Spanaway, WA?
- About 34,019 people live in Spanaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spanaway?
- Nearby places include Frederickson (3.2 mi), Clover Creek (3.6 mi), Parkland (4.2 mi), Elk Plain (4.4 mi), Summit View (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023