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Vaughn, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98394.

Population

753

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

321

ZIP codes

1

Vaughn and its ZIP codes

Full map

Vaughn at a glance

  • Vaughn is about 2.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $735,000 (30% above Washington).

Local data for Vaughn, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vaughn, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

7.6%

Median home value

$735,000

Homeownership

94.0%

Bachelor's or higher

16.9%

Median age

46.3

Average commute

37.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (153), Scottish Americans (74), Swedish Americans (70).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone58.8%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home32.6%

Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vaughn, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vaughn, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

10.4%

U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

ZIP codes in Vaughn

1 in or overlapping Vaughn. Population shown

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Cities near Vaughn

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Key CenterCensus-designated place1.9 mi14.6
Stansberry LakeCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.1
GrapeviewCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.7
AllynCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.6
HomeCensus-designated place5 mi6.3
WaunaCensus-designated place5.4 mi6.3
Raft IslandCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.3
RosedaleCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.5
Herron IslandCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.5
BelfairCensus-designated place7.2 mi7.4
ArtondaleCensus-designated place7.4 mi13.4
PurdyCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.4
BurleyCensus-designated place7.6 mi4.8
CanterwoodCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.1
Gig HarborCity8.7 mi5.9
LongbranchCensus-designated place9.4 mi20

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vaughn, WA in?
Vaughn is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Vaughn, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Vaughn include 98394.
What is the population of Vaughn, WA?
About 753 people live in Vaughn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vaughn?
Nearby places include Key Center (1.9 mi), Stansberry Lake (3.2 mi), Grapeview (3.4 mi), Allyn (3.5 mi), Home (5 mi).

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