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Wauna, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98329.

Population

4,805

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

763

ZIP codes

1

Wauna and its ZIP codes

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Wauna at a glance

  • Wauna is about 6.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $103,250 a year, 5% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $503,300 (11% below Washington) and median rent is $1,602 a month.

Local data for Wauna, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wauna, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$103,250

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$503,300

Median rent

$1,602/mo

Homeownership

86.3%

Bachelor's or higher

29.7%

Median age

45.2

Average commute

28.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (873), German Americans (806), Norwegian Americans (389).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$7.2B

FY 2026, $7,831 per person

Pierce County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.7%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.9%

Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wauna, 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 Wauna, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Wauna

1 in or overlapping Wauna. Population shown

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Cities near Wauna

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PurdyCensus-designated place2.1 mi2.4
Stansberry LakeCensus-designated place2.3 mi2.1
BurleyCensus-designated place2.7 mi4.8
RosedaleCensus-designated place2.8 mi4.5
CanterwoodCensus-designated place3.1 mi2.1
Raft IslandCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.3
MaplewoodCensus-designated place4.8 mi8.3
Gig HarborCity4.8 mi5.9
VaughnCensus-designated place5.4 mi2.3
Key CenterCensus-designated place5.6 mi14.6
ArtondaleCensus-designated place5.7 mi13.4
BethelCensus-designated place7.6 mi3.2
WollochetCensus-designated place7.9 mi5.8
AllynCensus-designated place8 mi1.6
HomeCensus-designated place8.5 mi6.3
GrapeviewCensus-designated place8.8 mi3.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wauna, WA in?
Wauna is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Wauna, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wauna include 98329.
What is the population of Wauna, WA?
About 4,805 people live in Wauna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wauna?
Nearby places include Purdy (2.1 mi), Stansberry Lake (2.3 mi), Burley (2.7 mi), Rosedale (2.8 mi), Canterwood (3.1 mi).

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