Steilacoom

Town in Pierce County, Washington

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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.

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, WA population

Steilacoom had 6,727 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,727
Density3,345 per sq mi (1,291 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Steilacoom at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyPierce County
TypeTown
Population6,727 (2020)
Land area2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates47.1693° N, 122.5923° W
ZIP code98498
Official websitetownofsteilacoom.org
Census code (GEOID)5367770

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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