Spanaway
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington
Spanaway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 35,476 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Frederickson, 3.0 miles E.
- 35,476residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.6 km²
- 4,057 / sq mipopulation density
- 98445ZIP code
About Spanaway
Spanaway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 35,476 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 34,322 in 2023. Spanaway is an unincorporated area near Tacoma, and is often identified together with the more urban, less wealthy Parkland.
Spanaway's main business thoroughfare is Pacific Avenue South, which is a north–south road that coincides with State Route 7 through the Spanaway area.
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Living in Spanaway
- Median household income
- $98,251
- Median home value
- $445,700
- Median rent
- $1,813/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Spanaway had 35,476 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,476 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,057 per sq mi (1,566 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spanaway at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 35,476 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.74 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0981° N, 122.4234° W |
| ZIP code | 98445 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5366255 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spanaway
- Frederickson3.0 mi E
- Parkland3.1 mi N
- Clover Creek3.7 mi NE
- McChord AFB4.0 mi NW
- Summit View4.3 mi NE
- Elk Plain4.7 mi SE
- Midland5.2 mi N
- Summit5.7 mi NE
- South Hill6.7 mi E
- Lakewood6.7 mi NW
- Fort Lewis6.8 mi W
- South Creek6.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Spanaway
What county is Spanaway in?
Spanaway is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Spanaway, WA?
35,476 people lived in Spanaway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spanaway, WA?
The ZIP code of Spanaway is 98445.
What is the elevation of Spanaway?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spanaway?
Frederickson (3.0 mi), Parkland (3.1 mi), Clover Creek (3.7 mi), McChord AFB (4.0 mi), Summit View (4.3 mi).
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