Elk Plain
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington

Elk Plain is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 14,534 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Creek, 3.1 miles S.
- 14,534residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 1,734 / sq mipopulation density
- 98387ZIP code
About Elk Plain
Elk Plain is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 14,534 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Elk Plain
- Median household income
- $107,313
- Median home value
- $473,500
- Median rent
- $2,172/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Elk Plain had 14,534 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,534 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,734 per sq mi (670 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Plain at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,534 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.38 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0419° N, 122.3657° W |
| ZIP code | 98387 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5321205 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Plain
- South Creek3.1 mi S
- Frederickson3.5 mi N
- Graham4.2 mi E
- Spanaway4.7 mi NW
- Summit View6.6 mi N
- South Hill6.6 mi NE
- Clover Creek7.1 mi N
- Parkland7.7 mi NW
- Orting8.2 mi NE
- Clear Lake8.3 mi S
- Kapowsin8.4 mi SE
- McMillin8.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elk Plain
What county is Elk Plain in?
Elk Plain is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Elk Plain, WA?
14,534 people lived in Elk Plain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk Plain, WA?
The ZIP code of Elk Plain is 98387.
What is the elevation of Elk Plain?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk Plain?
South Creek (3.1 mi), Frederickson (3.5 mi), Graham (4.2 mi), Spanaway (4.7 mi), Summit View (6.6 mi).
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