University Place
City in Pierce County, Washington
University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with 34,866 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fircrest, 1.8 miles NE.
- 34,866residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.6 km²
- 4,181 / sq mipopulation density
- 98466main ZIP code (3 in total)
About University Place
University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 34,866 at the 2020 census. University Place received its name in the 1800s when the University of Puget Sound, a private liberal-arts college in North Tacoma, purchased land along the primary north–south route of Grandview Drive.
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Living in University Place
- Median household income
- $99,031
- Median home value
- $624,800
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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University Place had 34,866 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,866 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,181 per sq mi (1,614 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
University Place at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,866 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.34 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2154° N, 122.5473° W |
| ZIP codes | 98466, 98465, 98467 |
| Official website | cityofup.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5373465 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near University Place
- Fircrest1.8 mi NE
- Lakewood3.7 mi S
- Steilacoom3.8 mi SW
- Tacoma4.8 mi NE
- Wollochet4.9 mi N
- Fox Island5.2 mi NW
- Ketron Island5.8 mi SW
- Ruston5.9 mi N
- McChord AFB6.3 mi SE
- North Fort Lewis6.9 mi S
- Midland7.0 mi SE
- Parkland7.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about University Place
What county is University Place in?
University Place is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of University Place, WA?
34,866 people lived in University Place at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of University Place, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98466. Other ZIP codes: 98465, 98467.
What is the elevation of University Place?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near University Place?
Fircrest (1.8 mi), Lakewood (3.7 mi), Steilacoom (3.8 mi), Tacoma (4.8 mi), Wollochet (4.9 mi).
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