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Steilacoom, WA

Town in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98388.

Population

6,686

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,324

ZIP codes

1

Steilacoom and its ZIP codes

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Steilacoom at a glance

  • Steilacoom is about 28 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $100,851, close to the Washington median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $655,000 (16% above Washington) and median rent is $1,818 a month.

Local data for Steilacoom, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Steilacoom, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$100,851

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$655,000

Median rent

$1,818/mo

Homeownership

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

47.8%

Median age

39.8

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,372), Irish Americans (706), Mexican Americans (688).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Steilacoom.

Details

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

Pierce County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Steilacoom, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.7%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit3.7%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home22.6%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Steilacoom, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Steilacoom, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.6%

U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Steilacoom

1 in or overlapping Steilacoom. Population shown

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Cities near Steilacoom

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Ketron IslandCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.3
LakewoodCity3.1 mi17.1
North Fort LewisCensus-designated place3.6 mi5.9
University PlaceCity3.9 mi8.3
DuPontCity5 mi5.8
McChord AFBCensus-designated place5.2 mi5.9
Fort LewisCensus-designated place5.4 mi10.3
FircrestCity5.4 mi1.6
Fox IslandCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.2
Anderson IslandCensus-designated place5.5 mi8
ParklandCensus-designated place7.3 mi8.6
WollochetCensus-designated place7.9 mi5.8
TacomaCity8.2 mi49.7
MidlandCensus-designated place8.6 mi3
LongbranchCensus-designated place8.7 mi20
ArtondaleCensus-designated place9.2 mi13.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Steilacoom, WA in?
Steilacoom is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Steilacoom, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Steilacoom include 98388.
What is the population of Steilacoom, WA?
About 6,686 people live in Steilacoom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Steilacoom?
Nearby places include Ketron Island (2.2 mi), Lakewood (3.1 mi), North Fort Lewis (3.6 mi), University Place (3.9 mi), DuPont (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023