Steilacoom
Town in Pierce County, Washington

Steilacoom is a town in Pierce County, Washington, with 6,727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ketron Island, 2.2 miles SW.
- 6,727residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 3,345 / sq mipopulation density
- 98498ZIP code
About Steilacoom
Steilacoom ( STIL-ə-kəm) is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,727 at the 2020 census. Steilacoom incorporated in 1854 and became the first incorporated town in what later became the state of Washington. It has also become a bedroom community for service members stationed at Joint Base Lewis–McChord, aka McChord AFB and Fort Lewis.
Based on per capita income, Steilacoom ranks 61st of 522 areas ranked in the state of Washington.
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Living in Steilacoom
- Median household income
- $100,851
- Median home value
- $655,000
- Median rent
- $1,818/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Steilacoom had 6,727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,345 per sq mi (1,291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Steilacoom at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,727 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1693° N, 122.5923° W |
| ZIP code | 98498 |
| Official website | townofsteilacoom.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5367770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Steilacoom
- Ketron Island2.2 mi SW
- Lakewood3.0 mi E
- North Fort Lewis3.3 mi S
- University Place3.8 mi NE
- Anderson Island4.4 mi W
- DuPont5.0 mi SW
- Fort Lewis5.2 mi S
- McChord AFB5.4 mi SE
- Fircrest5.6 mi NE
- Fox Island6.3 mi N
- Parkland7.5 mi E
- Wollochet7.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Steilacoom
What county is Steilacoom in?
Steilacoom is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Steilacoom, WA?
6,727 people lived in Steilacoom at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Steilacoom, WA?
The ZIP code of Steilacoom is 98498.
What is the elevation of Steilacoom?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Steilacoom?
Ketron Island (2.2 mi), Lakewood (3.0 mi), North Fort Lewis (3.3 mi), University Place (3.8 mi), Anderson Island (4.4 mi).
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