Ruston
City in Pierce County, Washington
Ruston is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with 1,055 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wollochet, 3.3 miles W.
- 1,055residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 4,128 / sq mipopulation density
- 98407ZIP code
About Ruston
Ruston is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census.
Although it is nearly indistinguishable from the adjacent city of Tacoma, the predominantly residential area still retains its status as a separate municipality long after it ceased to be a company town. The local government opted to reclassify Ruston as a city in late 2012.
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Living in Ruston
- Median household income
- $116,331
- Median home value
- $912,700
- Median rent
- $2,598/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Ruston had 1,055 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,055 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,128 per sq mi (1,594 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruston at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,055 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2976° N, 122.5104° W |
| ZIP code | 98407 |
| Official website | rustonwa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5360510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruston
- Wollochet3.3 mi W
- Browns Point3.5 mi E
- Tacoma3.9 mi SE
- Fircrest4.6 mi S
- Dash Point4.6 mi E
- Gig Harbor4.9 mi NW
- University Place5.9 mi S
- Maplewood6.0 mi NW
- Rosedale6.5 mi NW
- Artondale6.7 mi W
- Fox Island6.9 mi SW
- Canterwood6.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruston
What county is Ruston in?
Ruston is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Ruston, WA?
1,055 people lived in Ruston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruston, WA?
The ZIP code of Ruston is 98407.
What is the elevation of Ruston?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruston?
Wollochet (3.3 mi), Browns Point (3.5 mi), Tacoma (3.9 mi), Fircrest (4.6 mi), Dash Point (4.6 mi).
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