Lakewood
City in Pierce County, Washington
Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with 63,612 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McChord AFB, 2.8 miles SE.
- 63,612residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 17.1 sq miland area · 44.2 km²
- 3,729 / sq mipopulation density
- 98499main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Lakewood
Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 63,612 at the 2020 census. It is the second-largest city in the county, behind Tacoma, and is a suburban bedroom community. Lakewood is adjacent to the McChord AFB portion of Joint Base Lewis–McChord, a major military installation for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
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Living in Lakewood
- Median household income
- $74,720
- Median home value
- $461,200
- Median rent
- $1,525/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Lakewood had 63,612 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 63,612 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,729 per sq mi (1,440 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakewood at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 63,612 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.06 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1641° N, 122.5281° W |
| ZIP codes | 98499, 98438, 98439, 98498 |
| Official website | cityoflakewood.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5338038 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakewood
- McChord AFB2.8 mi SE
- Steilacoom3.0 mi W
- University Place3.7 mi N
- North Fort Lewis4.3 mi SW
- Parkland4.5 mi E
- Fircrest4.6 mi N
- Ketron Island5.0 mi W
- Fort Lewis5.1 mi S
- Midland5.5 mi E
- Spanaway6.7 mi SE
- DuPont6.8 mi SW
- Tacoma6.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood
What county is Lakewood in?
Lakewood is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Lakewood, WA?
63,612 people lived in Lakewood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakewood, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98499. Other ZIP codes: 98438, 98439, 98498.
What is the elevation of Lakewood?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakewood?
McChord AFB (2.8 mi), Steilacoom (3.0 mi), University Place (3.7 mi), North Fort Lewis (4.3 mi), Parkland (4.5 mi).
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