Dash Point
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington

Dash Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 963 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Browns Point, 1.2 miles SW.
- 963residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,508 / sq mipopulation density
- 98422ZIP code
About Dash Point
Dash Point is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dash Point had a population of 963. Dash Point is a residential area surrounded by Puget Sound to the north, Dash Point State Park to the east, and the city of Tacoma to the south and west. Dash Point is located across Commencement Bay from downtown Tacoma.
Dash Point relies entirely on Tacoma for city services, and lacks a town center of its own. Although Dash Point is located in Pierce County, Dash Point State Park is located in neighboring King County.
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Living in Dash Point
- Median household income
- $130,234
- Median home value
- $890,500
- Median age
- 62.4
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Dash Point had 963 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 963 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,508 per sq mi (582 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dash Point at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 963 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3125° N, 122.4139° W |
| ZIP code | 98422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5316760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dash Point
- Browns Point1.2 mi SW
- Federal Way3.6 mi E
- Ruston4.6 mi W
- Tacoma4.7 mi SW
- Fife Heights4.8 mi SE
- Milton6.2 mi SE
- Fife6.3 mi SE
- Lakeland South6.4 mi E
- Lakeland North6.6 mi E
- Des Moines6.9 mi NE
- Vashon7.1 mi N
- Fircrest7.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dash Point
What county is Dash Point in?
Dash Point is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Dash Point, WA?
963 people lived in Dash Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dash Point, WA?
The ZIP code of Dash Point is 98422.
What is the elevation of Dash Point?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dash Point?
Browns Point (1.2 mi), Federal Way (3.6 mi), Ruston (4.6 mi), Tacoma (4.7 mi), Fife Heights (4.8 mi).
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