Prairie Heights
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
Prairie Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 4,561 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 666 ft (203 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Prairie, 1.1 miles SE.
- 4,561residents (2020 Census)
- 666 ftelevation · 203 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 1,219 / sq mipopulation density
- 98385main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Prairie Heights
Prairie Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, Prairie Heights had a population of 4,561.
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Living in Prairie Heights
- Median household income
- $130,640
- Median home value
- $500,200
- Median rent
- $1,828/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Prairie Heights had 4,561 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,561 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,219 per sq mi (471 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prairie Heights at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,561 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.74 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1488° N, 122.1095° W |
| ZIP codes | 98385, 98321 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5356150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prairie Heights
- South Prairie1.1 mi SE
- Prairie Ridge1.4 mi W
- Tehaleh4.0 mi SW
- Crocker4.1 mi S
- Wilkeson4.2 mi SE
- Buckley4.3 mi E
- Bonney Lake4.3 mi NW
- Carbonado5.3 mi SE
- Lake Tapps5.7 mi NW
- Alderton5.7 mi W
- Orting6.0 mi SW
- McMillin6.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Heights
What county is Prairie Heights in?
Prairie Heights is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Prairie Heights, WA?
4,561 people lived in Prairie Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Heights, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98385. Other ZIP codes: 98321.
What is the elevation of Prairie Heights?
666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prairie Heights?
South Prairie (1.1 mi), Prairie Ridge (1.4 mi), Tehaleh (4.0 mi), Crocker (4.1 mi), Wilkeson (4.2 mi).
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