Carbonado
Town in Pierce County, Washington

Carbonado is a town in Pierce County, Washington, with 734 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,191 ft (363 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wilkeson, 1.4 miles N.
- 734residents (2020 Census)
- 1,191 ftelevation · 363 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,763 / sq mipopulation density
- 98396ZIP code
About Carbonado
Carbonado () is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located near the Carbon River in the north of the county, approximately 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Seattle. Carbonado is the last town before entering Mount Rainier National Park Carbon River Entrance. The town also served as an important coal mining community in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when the town operated the largest coal mine in Pierce County. The population was 734 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Carbonado
- Median household income
- $117,083
- Median home value
- $452,700
- Median rent
- $1,809/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Carbonado had 734 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 734 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,763 per sq mi (681 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carbonado at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 734 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0823° N, 122.0518° W |
| ZIP code | 98396 |
| Official website | carbonado.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5309970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carbonado
- Wilkeson1.4 mi N
- Crocker3.6 mi W
- South Prairie4.2 mi NW
- Prairie Heights5.3 mi NW
- Buckley5.7 mi N
- Prairie Ridge6.0 mi NW
- Tehaleh6.4 mi W
- Orting7.6 mi W
- Enumclaw8.8 mi N
- McMillin9.1 mi W
- Bonney Lake9.7 mi NW
- Alderton10.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carbonado
What county is Carbonado in?
Carbonado is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Carbonado, WA?
734 people lived in Carbonado at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carbonado, WA?
The ZIP code of Carbonado is 98396.
What is the elevation of Carbonado?
1,191 feet (363 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carbonado?
Wilkeson (1.4 mi), Crocker (3.6 mi), South Prairie (4.2 mi), Prairie Heights (5.3 mi), Buckley (5.7 mi).
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