Purdy
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
Purdy is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 1,668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canterwood, 1.4 miles S.
- 1,668residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 693 / sq mipopulation density
- 98332ZIP code
About Purdy
Purdy is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place north of the city of Gig Harbor, and at the junction of Washington State Routes 16 and 302 on the northern boundary of Pierce County, Washington.
Purdy is on the shores of Burley Lagoon and Henderson Bay at the northern end of Carr Inlet in Puget Sound. The lagoon and bay are separated by a sandspit and the Purdy Bridge.
The Washington Corrections Center for Women, originally named the Purdy Treatment Center, is colloquially referred to as "Purdy", though it has a Gig Harbor address.
As of the 2020 census, Purdy had a population of 1,668.
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Living in Purdy
- Median household income
- $91,204
- Median home value
- $358,600
- Median rent
- $2,584/mo
- Median age
- 66.4
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Purdy had 1,668 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Density | 693 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Purdy at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,668 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3966° N, 122.6040° W |
| ZIP code | 98332 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5356660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Purdy
- Canterwood1.4 mi S
- Maplewood2.3 mi SE
- Burley2.3 mi NW
- Wauna3.2 mi W
- Rosedale4.0 mi S
- Gig Harbor4.2 mi S
- Stansberry Lake5.1 mi W
- Raft Island5.6 mi SW
- Bethel6.3 mi N
- Artondale6.8 mi S
- Vashon7.0 mi E
- Wollochet8.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Purdy
What county is Purdy in?
Purdy is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Purdy, WA?
1,668 people lived in Purdy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Purdy, WA?
The ZIP code of Purdy is 98332.
What is the elevation of Purdy?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Purdy?
Canterwood (1.4 mi), Maplewood (2.3 mi), Burley (2.3 mi), Wauna (3.2 mi), Rosedale (4.0 mi).
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