Fox Island
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
Fox Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 3,921 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Artondale, 3.4 miles N.
- 3,921residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 753 / sq mipopulation density
- 98333ZIP code
About Fox Island
Fox Island is an island and census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States, located in Puget Sound. It is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Gig Harbor. The island was named Fox by Charles Wilkes during the United States Exploring Expedition, to honor J.L. Fox, an assistant surgeon on the expedition. The population was 3,921 at the 2020 census, up from 3,633 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Fox Island
- Median household income
- $172,292
- Median home value
- $1,003,900
- Median age
- 53.1
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Fox Island had 3,921 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,921 |
|---|---|
| Density | 753 per sq mi (291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fox Island at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,921 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.21 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 9.64 sq mi (24.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2544° N, 122.6429° W |
| ZIP code | 98333 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5325370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fox Island
- Artondale3.4 mi N
- Wollochet3.7 mi NE
- Raft Island5.2 mi N
- University Place5.2 mi SE
- Rosedale6.0 mi N
- Gig Harbor6.1 mi N
- Fircrest6.2 mi E
- Longbranch6.2 mi W
- Steilacoom6.3 mi S
- Ketron Island6.8 mi S
- Ruston6.9 mi NE
- Key Center7.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fox Island
What county is Fox Island in?
Fox Island is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Fox Island, WA?
3,921 people lived in Fox Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fox Island, WA?
The ZIP code of Fox Island is 98333.
What is the elevation of Fox Island?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fox Island?
Artondale (3.4 mi), Wollochet (3.7 mi), Raft Island (5.2 mi), University Place (5.2 mi), Rosedale (6.0 mi).
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