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Union, WA
Census-designated place in Mason County, Washington.
Population
457
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
281
ZIP codes
0
Union and its ZIP codes
Union at a glance
- Union is about 2.4 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Union, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Union.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,477
15,089 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$573M
FY 2026, $8,725 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Union, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
16
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
419
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 36°F
92.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SkokomishCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| HoodsportCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SheltonCity | 8.8 mi | 6.5 |
| GrapeviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| AllynCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Herron IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BelfairCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| HomeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| Key CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.6 |
| Stansberry LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| LongbranchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20 |
| Raft IslandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| WaunaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| BremertonCity | 20 mi | 28.4 |
| ArtondaleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 13.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union, WA in?
- Union is in Mason County, Washington.
- What is the population of Union, WA?
- About 457 people live in Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union?
- Nearby places include Skokomish (3.4 mi), Hoodsport (5.1 mi), Shelton (8.8 mi), Grapeview (11 mi), Allyn (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023