City

Spanaway, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥49,940Population
💰$101,141Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$424,100Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.6%Hispanic: 16.2%Black: 9.8%Asian: 5.5%Other: 11.4%Race
White52.6%
Hispanic16.2%
Black9.8%
Asian5.5%
Other11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma356 (1.1%)
HS Graduate10,142 (32.6%)
Some College5,764 (18.5%)
Associates5,073 (16.3%)
Bachelors4,239 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree5,572 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College18.5%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,141 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$424,100 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,837/mo
Total Housing Units17,151
Vacant Units739

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Spanaway, WA

Spanaway is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 49,940 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Spanaway is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,141 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Spanaway is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $424,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,837 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spanaway is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.62%).

Spanaway, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Spanaway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98387 49,940 $101,141 $424,100 $1,837 4.6% 31.5% 77.0%