Raft Island
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
Raft Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Artondale, 1.8 miles SE.
- 490residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,770 / sq mipopulation density
- 98335ZIP code
About Raft Island
Raft Island is a private island and CDP located near the Pierce County community of Rosedale, Washington, United States. Gig Harbor, Washington is the nearest incorporated town, although unincorporated Artondale is much closer. The island features approximately 200 homes on 160 acres. All of these homes are served through the Gig Harbor post office.
Raft Island is privately managed by the Raft Island Improvement Association (an HOA) and its homeowner members. Raft Island contains private parks, private roads, private beaches, a private tennis court, a private boat launch, and a private church camp. The island is connected to the mainland by a 0.5 km (0.31 mi)-long bridge.
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- Median home value
- $726,400
- Median age
- 60.6
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Raft Island had 490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,770 per sq mi (683 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raft Island at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 490 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3282° N, 122.6673° W |
| ZIP code | 98335 |
| Official website | raftisland.org/mobile/index.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5357140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raft Island
- Artondale1.8 mi SE
- Rosedale1.9 mi NE
- Gig Harbor3.3 mi E
- Key Center3.7 mi W
- Wauna3.8 mi N
- Stansberry Lake4.3 mi NW
- Canterwood4.5 mi NE
- Fox Island5.2 mi S
- Wollochet5.3 mi SE
- Purdy5.6 mi NE
- Vaughn5.8 mi W
- Maplewood5.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Raft Island
What county is Raft Island in?
Raft Island is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Raft Island, WA?
490 people lived in Raft Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raft Island, WA?
The ZIP code of Raft Island is 98335.
What is the elevation of Raft Island?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raft Island?
Artondale (1.8 mi), Rosedale (1.9 mi), Gig Harbor (3.3 mi), Key Center (3.7 mi), Wauna (3.8 mi).
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