Prairie Ridge
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington

Prairie Ridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 12,288 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prairie Heights, 1.4 miles E.
- 12,288residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 2,912 / sq mipopulation density
- 98385ZIP code
About Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 12,288 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Prairie Ridge
- Median household income
- $114,356
- Median home value
- $462,000
- Median rent
- $1,965/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Prairie Ridge had 12,288 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,288 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,912 per sq mi (1,124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prairie Ridge at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,288 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.22 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1450° N, 122.1389° W |
| ZIP code | 98385 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5356170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prairie Ridge
- Prairie Heights1.4 mi E
- South Prairie2.1 mi E
- Tehaleh2.7 mi SW
- Crocker3.8 mi S
- Bonney Lake4.0 mi N
- Alderton4.6 mi NW
- McMillin4.7 mi W
- Orting4.8 mi SW
- Wilkeson5.1 mi SE
- Lake Tapps5.4 mi N
- Buckley5.7 mi E
- Carbonado6.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge
What county is Prairie Ridge in?
Prairie Ridge is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Prairie Ridge, WA?
12,288 people lived in Prairie Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Ridge, WA?
The ZIP code of Prairie Ridge is 98385.
What is the elevation of Prairie Ridge?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prairie Ridge?
Prairie Heights (1.4 mi), South Prairie (2.1 mi), Tehaleh (2.7 mi), Crocker (3.8 mi), Bonney Lake (4.0 mi).
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