Vaughn

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington

Aerial view of Vaughn, Washington
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Vaughn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pierce County, Washington, with 565 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Key Center, 2.7 miles SE.

About Vaughn

Vaughn is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vaughn had a population of 565. Vaughn is located on Vaughn Bay in the northwestern Key Peninsula. Vaughn has a post office with ZIP code 98394.

Vaughn was named for W.D. Vaughn, who settled in the area around 1851.

Vaughn was once an important port for the Key Peninsula. From the 1870s to the 1920s, transportation needs for Vaughn and other communities along Case Inlet were once served by a small flotilla of steamboats.

The local community based monthly newspaper called the North Bay Review, services Allyn.

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Vaughn, WA population

Vaughn had 565 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census565
Density241 per sq mi (93 per km²)

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

Vaughn at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyPierce County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population565 (2020)
Land area2.35 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Water area0.80 sq mi (2.06 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates47.3580° N, 122.7825° W
ZIP code98329
Census code (GEOID)5374445

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

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Frequently asked questions about Vaughn

What county is Vaughn in?

Vaughn is in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the population of Vaughn, WA?

565 people lived in Vaughn at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Vaughn, WA?

The ZIP code of Vaughn is 98329.

What is the elevation of Vaughn?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Vaughn?

Key Center (2.7 mi), Grapeview (3.1 mi), Allyn (3.3 mi), Stansberry Lake (3.7 mi), Wauna (5.6 mi).

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