Shelton
City in Mason County, Washington
Shelton is a city in Mason County, Washington, with 10,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Skokomish, 7.4 miles N.
- 10,371residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 1,603 / sq mipopulation density
- 98584ZIP code
About Shelton
Shelton is a city in and the county seat of Mason County, Washington, United States. Shelton is the westernmost city on Puget Sound. The population was 10,371 at the 2020 census. Shelton has a council–manager form of government and was the last city in Washington to use a mayor–commission form of government.
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Living in Shelton
- Median household income
- $69,598
- Median home value
- $345,700
- Median rent
- $1,365/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Shelton had 10,371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,603 per sq mi (619 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelton at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mason County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,371 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.47 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2256° N, 123.1122° W |
| ZIP code | 98584 |
| Official website | sheltonwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5363735 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelton
- Skokomish7.4 mi N
- Union8.5 mi N
- Hoodsport12.3 mi N
- Herron Island13.5 mi E
- McCleary13.8 mi SW
- Grapeview14.9 mi NE
- Home15.5 mi E
- Longbranch16.2 mi E
- Olympia16.4 mi SE
- Allyn17.0 mi NE
- Vaughn18.0 mi NE
- Key Center18.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelton
What county is Shelton in?
Shelton is in Mason County, Washington.
What is the population of Shelton, WA?
10,371 people lived in Shelton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelton, WA?
The ZIP code of Shelton is 98584.
What is the elevation of Shelton?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelton?
Skokomish (7.4 mi), Union (8.5 mi), Hoodsport (12.3 mi), Herron Island (13.5 mi), McCleary (13.8 mi).
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