City

Vaughn, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥1,036Population
💰$46,792Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$471,500Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.9% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 14.7%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Other14.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
16%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
HS Graduate100 (16.4%)
Some College51 (8.4%)
Associates139 (22.9%)
Bachelors149 (24.5%)
Graduate Degree169 (27.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.4%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 24.5%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
HS Grad16.4%
Some College8.4%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors24.5%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
56%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,792 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$471,500 ▲ 69% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units578
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Vaughn, WA

Vaughn is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,036 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Vaughn is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,792 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vaughn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $471,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vaughn is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.46%).

Vaughn, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Vaughn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98394 1,036 $46,792 $471,500 $869 6.7% 52.3% 83.2%