Alderton
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington

Alderton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 3,274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Puyallup, 3.0 miles NW.
- 3,274residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 572 / sq mipopulation density
- 98390ZIP code
About Alderton
Alderton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Alderton had a population of 3,274. The community is located in the Puyallup River Valley between the cities of Sumner and Orting.
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Living in Alderton
- Median household income
- $97,446
- Median home value
- $431,500
- Median rent
- $1,633/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Alderton had 3,274 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,274 |
|---|---|
| Density | 572 per sq mi (221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alderton at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,274 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1786° N, 122.2226° W |
| ZIP code | 98390 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5301150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alderton
- North Puyallup3.0 mi NW
- Bonney Lake3.2 mi NE
- Puyallup3.2 mi W
- McMillin3.7 mi S
- Lake Tapps3.7 mi NE
- Sumner3.8 mi N
- Prairie Ridge4.6 mi SE
- Edgewood4.7 mi NW
- Tehaleh4.8 mi SE
- South Hill5.0 mi SW
- Orting5.7 mi S
- Prairie Heights5.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alderton
What county is Alderton in?
Alderton is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Alderton, WA?
3,274 people lived in Alderton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alderton, WA?
The ZIP code of Alderton is 98390.
What is the elevation of Alderton?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alderton?
North Puyallup (3.0 mi), Bonney Lake (3.2 mi), Puyallup (3.2 mi), McMillin (3.7 mi), Lake Tapps (3.7 mi).
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