City

Wilkeson, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥871Population
💰$103,750Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$489,200Median Home Value▲ 75% above avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 15.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic15.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate191 (33.8%)
Some College60 (10.6%)
Associates127 (22.5%)
Bachelors84 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree103 (18.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,750 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$489,200 ▲ 75% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,211/mo
Total Housing Units330
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Wilkeson, WA

Wilkeson is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 871 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Wilkeson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,750 is above the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilkeson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $489,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,211 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilkeson is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilkeson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98396 871 $103,750 $489,200 $1,211 5.3% 33.1% 80.4%