Parkland
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
Parkland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 38,623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Midland, 2.5 miles NE.
- 38,623residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 4,469 / sq mipopulation density
- 98447main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Parkland
Parkland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington. The population was 35,803 at the time of the 2010 census and had grown to 38,623 as of the 2020 census. It is an unincorporated suburb of the city of Tacoma and is home to Pacific Lutheran University.
Parkland borders most of Tacoma's southern cutoff at 96th St, and borders with much of the northern cutoff of Spanaway, Washington, at 152nd St (or Military Rd E).
The most influential motorway is State Route 7/Pacific Ave, which travels north and south, and leads from Interstate 5 in Tacoma all the way to Mount Rainier. Pacific Ave is also a main commercial corridor through much of the county, including Parkland.
It was given its name by early white settlers for the park-like nature of the vast Garry Oak and blue camas flower prairie, and the many meandering creeks crossing it. In 1890, Norwegian-Americans from the Midwest chose this area as the site of their new college, which is now Pacific Lutheran University, home to 3,500 full-time students and the Lutes varsity sports teams.
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Living in Parkland
- Median household income
- $72,239
- Median home value
- $423,000
- Median rent
- $1,663/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Parkland had 38,623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,469 per sq mi (1,725 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parkland at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 38,623 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.64 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1415° N, 122.4378° W |
| ZIP codes | 98447, 98438, 98444, 98445 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5353335 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parkland
- Midland2.5 mi NE
- McChord AFB2.6 mi W
- Clover Creek2.7 mi E
- Spanaway3.1 mi S
- Summit4.0 mi NE
- Summit View4.1 mi E
- Lakewood4.5 mi W
- Frederickson5.0 mi SE
- Waller5.4 mi NE
- Fort Lewis6.9 mi SW
- Fircrest7.2 mi NW
- University Place7.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Parkland
What county is Parkland in?
Parkland is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Parkland, WA?
38,623 people lived in Parkland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parkland, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98447. Other ZIP codes: 98438, 98444, 98445.
What is the elevation of Parkland?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parkland?
Midland (2.5 mi), McChord AFB (2.6 mi), Clover Creek (2.7 mi), Spanaway (3.1 mi), Summit (4.0 mi).
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