Parkland, WA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Pierce County · Washington
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Parkland based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
39,174
2023 ACS
Median Income
$71,829
2023
Median Home Value
$382,700
2023
Median Rent
$1,593
2023
Median Age
33.8
Unemployment
6.0%
Cost of Living Index
137.3
100 = national avg
Parkland is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with a population of 39,174 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Parkland is one of the communities in Washington.
The median household income in Parkland is $71,829, and the median home value is $382,700. The cost of living index is 137.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,593 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, and the median age is 33.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
39,174
Male
19,729
50.4%
Female
19,445
49.6%
Median Age
33.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
11.2%
High School or Higher
35.5%
Foreign Born
14.4%
Veterans
9.4%
Married
35.3%
Avg Household Size
2.7
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.658
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
52.0%
Foreign Born
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
13.5%
5,281 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
86.5%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
36,776
English Only
77.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
2,828 speakers
Limited English
9.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
90.7%
Limited English Proficiency
9.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,688
9.4% of population
Disability Rate
48.3%
1,782 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$48,977
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3,439
93.2%
Female Veterans
249
6.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$48,977
Non-Veteran Income
$35,594
Difference
$13,383
37.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
1,782
Without Disability
1,906
Disability Rate
48.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
21,694
#1 Ancestry
German
14.3% (5,618)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
6.6% (2,569)
#3 Ancestry
English
6.1% (2,379)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
14,256
Family Households
9,586
67.2%
Married Couples
5,984
42.0%
Non-Family Households
4,670
32.8%
Single Mother Households
2,394
16.8%
Single Father Households
1,208
8.5%
Living Alone
3,271
22.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
7,615
In Married Couple
4,618
60.6%
With Single Mother
1,926
25.3%
With Single Father
1,071
14.1%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$82,961
Married Couple Income
$99,699
Single Mother Income
$49,975
Single Father Income
$78,125
Avg Family Size
2.7
Avg Non-Family Size
2.7
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
888
Grandparents Responsible
230
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$71,829
-2% vs national
Per Capita Income
$32,825
-12% vs national
Poverty Rate
12.4%
-9% vs national
Gini Index
0.3890
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.0%
+16% vs national
SNAP Recipients
22.0%
of households
How Parkland Compares
Parkland vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Parkland is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Parkland, WA has a median household income of $71,829, making it the 11,504th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher median household income than 59% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Parkland, WA has a per capita income of $32,825, making it the 14,287th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher per capita income than 49% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Parkland, WA has a poverty rate of 12.4%, making it the 13,772nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher poverty rate than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Parkland, WA has a unemployment rate of 6.0%, making it the 9,130th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher unemployment rate than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Parkland. The median household income here is $71,829.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
+14% vs WA avg
Labor Force
20,374
Employed
18,649
Mean Commute
28 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
35.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
33.8
Work from Home
7.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$169.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
137.3
100 = national avg
+37.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,392
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$142,745
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,605
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,971
per month
The median household income in Parkland, WA is $71,829, which is 1.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,825. The poverty rate of 12.4% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3890, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 20,374. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 28 minutes, with 7.0% working from home. About 76.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 137.3, which is 37.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 184.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,392 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$490,000
Median List Price
$475,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$331
Days on Market
46
Active Inventory
70
Months of Supply
3.3
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$459,099
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,761
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
19.1%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
42.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
21
New Listings
34
Pending Sales
26
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$331
Median List $/SF
$308
Parkland vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Parkland is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Parkland, WA has a median home value of $382,700, making it the 4,828th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher median home value than 83% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Parkland, WA has a median rent of $1,593, making it the 3,584th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher median rent than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Parkland, WA has a price per square foot of $331, making it the 2,912th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher price per square foot than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Parkland, WA has a rent burden of 26.6%, making it the 2,486th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Parkland has a higher rent burden than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$382,700
Median Rent
$1,593
Total Housing Units
15,034
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
Owner Occupied
53.5%
Renter Occupied
46.5%
Median Property Tax
$3,960
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,629
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,960
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
of home value
Median Home Value
$382,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,638
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,960) by the median home value ($382,700). In Parkland, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.03%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Parkland, WA is $490,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 46 days on the market. 19.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $331. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,761/month. About 53.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 15,034 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,960. The effective tax rate is 1.03%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Parkland. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.5
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
99.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
25
Public Assistance
$325.0M
Individual Assistance
$3.3M
Most Common Type
Flood
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 29 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,099
Total Claims Paid
$25,567,742
Avg Claim Payout
$23,265
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
71
Federal Funding
$20,269,694
Properties Protected
89
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
55.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 16 | $9,604,705 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 12 | $1,267,993 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 6 | $861,208 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 5 | $1,853,668 |
| 205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic | 4 | $2,953,336 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Parkland has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, volcanic activity, avalanche. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (10 declarations). 1,099 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $324,964,328 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,281,592 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 71 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.6%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
35.1%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.4%
Parkland has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 69.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
St Clare Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital | 7.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
28 min
+21% vs national
Drive Alone
76.2%
-3% vs national
Public Transit
2.0%
+119% vs national
Work From Home
7.0%
-25% vs national
Carpool
9.5%
Walk / Bike
4.5%
combined
How Parkland's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Parkland, WA is 28 minutes, which is 20.9% above the national average of 23 minutes. 76.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.0% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 2.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.5% of workers carpool. 4.4% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.7%
of households
No Internet
5.6%
of households
Total Households
14,256
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.4%
of households
Smartphone
89.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
80.8%
of households
Tablet
62.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
-38% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.0¢
per kWh
-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
6.6¢
per kWh
-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$114
residential
-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
30% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Parkland vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
91.4% of households in Parkland have broadband internet access. 75.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Parkland is located in Pierce County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Parkland.
Election Overview
Source: Pierce County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
235,169
53.8%
GOP Votes
188,194
43.1%
Total Votes
436,685
Margin
D+10.7%
Shift from 2020
R+0.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 235,169 | 188,194 | 436,685 | 53.8% | 43.1% | D+10.7 |
| 2020 | 249,506 | 197,730 | 464,081 | 53.8% | 42.6% | D+11.1 |
| 2016 | 160,306 | 136,046 | 322,592 | 49.7% | 42.2% | D+7.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Pierce County recorded 436,685 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.8% of the vote compared to 43.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+10.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Pierce County has shifted 3.2 percentage points toward Democrats.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
4
Total Assets
$1.6M
Total Income
$4.9M
Per 10K Residents
1.0
nonprofits
-98.1% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
1
Median Assets
$801K
Oldest Active
2004
ruling year
Newest Org
2023
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationNonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Parkland
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINTS OF DISTRIBUTION | Human Services | $1.6M | $4.2M | 2022 | |
| DADS MOVE | Human Services | $25K | $753K | 2012 |
Parkland, WA has 4 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.6M. The most common category is Human Services, with 2 organizations. 1 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 1.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 2004.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
6
Total Approved
$6.2M
Jobs Supported
66
Per 10K Residents
1.5
SBA loans
-98.0% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
5
Top Lender
U.S. Bank, National Association
2 loans
Top Industry
Other Services
Data Span
2002–2022
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
6
Total Amount
$6.2M
Avg Loan
$1,027,850
Median Loan
$776,500
SBA Guaranteed
$5.0M(81%)
Jobs Supported
66
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
2
33% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$2.8M
45% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$1,389,550
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Realm 21 Llc | 1 | $2.5M |
| Chelsea Corporation of Issaquah | 1 | $1.8M |
| Hi Tech Inc | 1 | $1.2M |
| Waffles Northwest Llc | 1 | $383K |
| Stay Hydrated Studios Llc | 1 | $304K |
| Getting Personal Imprinting Llc | 1 | $85K |
Parkland, WA has received 6 SBA loans totaling $6.2M in approved funding between 2002 and 2022. The 7(a) program accounts for 6 loans (100% of the total), supporting 66 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Parkland is U.S. Bank, National Association with 2 loans. That works out to 1.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
32
Total Population
623,657
Avg Median Income
-$83,259,754
Avg Home Value
-$145,455,693
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98354 | 8,432 | $90,361 | $510,900 | $2,010 | 2.8 |
| 98371 | 23,989 | $97,290 | $515,500 | $1,654 | 11.8 |
| 98372 | 26,662 | $100,316 | $570,100 | $1,745 | 13.3 |
| 98373 | 29,062 | $102,791 | $517,600 | $1,823 | 9.4 |
| 98374 | 47,645 | $108,854 | $491,200 | $1,925 | 16.4 |
| 98375 | 32,195 | $109,972 | $471,900 | $2,140 | 9.7 |
| 98387 | 49,940 | $101,141 | $424,100 | $1,837 | 26.6 |
| 98402 | 7,500 | $54,712 | $558,100 | $1,478 | 1.2 |
| 98403 | 8,586 | $86,179 | $737,100 | $1,414 | 1.0 |
| 98404 | 35,829 | $79,562 | $387,300 | $1,440 | 7.1 |
| 98405 | 25,306 | $80,024 | $443,800 | $1,480 | 4.1 |
| 98406 | 23,642 | $104,761 | $594,100 | $1,677 | 4.2 |
| 98408 | 20,469 | $78,855 | $379,400 | $1,610 | 3.4 |
| 98409 | 27,298 | $71,649 | $363,000 | $1,579 | 7.1 |
| 98416 | 877 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 98418 | 10,475 | $79,413 | $385,300 | $1,512 | 1.7 |
| 98421 | 249 | N/A | N/A | $1,273 | 6.5 |
| 98424 | 11,871 | $93,633 | $497,400 | $1,836 | 6.3 |
| 98430 | 569 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 |
| 98433 | 20,888 | $58,202 | N/A | $2,268 | 33.5 |
| 98438 | 568 | $21,023 | N/A | N/A | 1.0 |
| 98439 | 5,389 | $47,056 | N/A | $1,644 | 5.4 |
| 98443 | 5,787 | $117,423 | $478,300 | $1,768 | 5.4 |
| 98444 | 35,660 | $64,464 | $369,500 | $1,581 | 7.0 |
| 98445 | 33,578 | $90,063 | $413,200 | $1,721 | 10.4 |
| 98446 | 14,241 | $101,130 | $459,500 | $1,944 | 10.9 |
| 98447 | 964 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 98465 | 7,489 | $77,083 | $544,500 | $1,453 | 1.6 |
| 98466 | 30,622 | $94,598 | $564,400 | $1,724 | 6.2 |
| 98467 | 15,241 | $90,586 | $580,100 | $1,566 | 4.8 |
| 98498 | 28,940 | $88,382 | $458,200 | $1,604 | 9.9 |
| 98499 | 33,694 | $65,000 | $370,000 | $1,445 | 8.8 |
Parkland, WA has 32 ZIP codes with a combined population of 623,657. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$83,259,754. The average median home value is -$145,455,693. The average median monthly rent is -$83,331,860.
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