McChord AFB
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
McChord AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 3,188 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parkland, 2.6 miles E.
- 3,188residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 543 / sq mipopulation density
- 98438main ZIP code (2 in total)
About McChord AFB
McChord Field (formerly and still commonly known as McChord Air Force Base) is a United States Air Force base in the northwest United States, in Pierce County, Washington. South of Tacoma, McChord AFB is the home of the 62nd Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command, the airbase's primary mission being worldwide strategic airlift.
The McChord AFB facility was consolidated with the U.S. Army's Fort Lewis on 1 February 2010 to become part of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord complex. This initiative was driven by the Base Realignment and Closure Round in 2005 and is designed to combine current infrastructure into one maximizing war fighting capability and efficiency, while saving taxpayer dollars.
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Living in McChord AFB
- Median household income
- $54,808
- Median rent
- $2,323/mo
- Median age
- 23.4
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McChord AFB had 3,188 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,188 |
|---|---|
| Density | 543 per sq mi (209 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McChord AFB at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,188 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.88 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1327° N, 122.4919° W |
| ZIP codes | 98438, 98439 |
| Official website | 62aw.af.mil |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5341155 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McChord AFB
- Parkland2.6 mi E
- Lakewood2.8 mi NW
- Spanaway4.0 mi SE
- Fort Lewis4.4 mi SW
- Midland4.7 mi NE
- North Fort Lewis4.9 mi W
- Clover Creek5.3 mi E
- Steilacoom5.4 mi NW
- University Place6.3 mi NW
- Summit6.5 mi NE
- Summit View6.6 mi E
- Frederickson6.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about McChord AFB
What county is McChord AFB in?
McChord AFB is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of McChord AFB, WA?
3,188 people lived in McChord AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McChord AFB, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98438. Other ZIP codes: 98439.
What is the elevation of McChord AFB?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McChord AFB?
Parkland (2.6 mi), Lakewood (2.8 mi), Spanaway (4.0 mi), Fort Lewis (4.4 mi), Midland (4.7 mi).
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