Cowlitz County, WA ZIP Codes
Washington (WA) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
111,524
population (2021)
+8.9%
pop change since 2010
53015
FIPS code
Cowlitz County ZIP code map
About Cowlitz County
Cowlitz County is located in Washington and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 111,524 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.9% from 102,410 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cowlitz County is 53015.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 111,524 |
| 2010 population | 102,410 |
| Change | +8.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| FIPS code | 53015 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cowlitz County
ZIP codes for Cowlitz County, WA (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98581 | Ryderwood | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98603 | Ariel | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98609 | Carrolls | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98611 | Castle Rock | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98616 | Cougar | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98625 | Kalama | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98626 | Kelso | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98632 | Longview | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98645 | Silverlake | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98649 | Toutle | Cowlitz | View map |
| 98674 | Woodland | Cowlitz | View map |
Demographics & statistics
114,273
Population
40.6
Median age
$72,052
Median household income
$35,483
Per capita income
$349,410
Median home value
$687
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
32,385
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,522
Under 5
3,429
3,537
5–9
3,445
4,085
10–14
3,978
3,548
15–19
3,456
3,184
20–24
3,101
7,296
25–34
7,104
6,873
35–44
6,692
6,855
45–54
6,675
3,910
55–59
3,808
3,960
60–64
3,857
6,704
65–74
6,528
3,254
75–84
3,168
1,167
85+
1,137
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26,489 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 87,784 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 21,958 | 30.0% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.9%
Two or more races
7.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98,559 | 81.9% |
| Two or more races | 8,986 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,097 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 2,449 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,705 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1,396 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 321 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $72,052 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
19.0%
$300k–$500k
37.3%
$500k–$1M
16.2%
$1M+
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,410 |
| Median rent / month | $687 |
| Owner occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter occupied | 19.2% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 11.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 72.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 17.8% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21,568 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,313 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,935 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,483 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13,143 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15,484 | 45.4% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.8% | 17.7% |
| Married | 56.1% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,640 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,304 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 11,448 | 38.6% |
| High school | 5,433 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,981 | 17.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Construction
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Retail trade
7.5%
Professional & management
6.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Other services
3.0%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 22.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.0% |
| Retirement income | 34.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8,895 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 49.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 107,322 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3,004 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,171 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 214 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 554 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 109,670 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 108,596 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 60,770 | 47.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,074 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,603 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,257 | 45.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 14,519 | 12.7% |
| Italian | 14,464 | 12.7% |
| Polish | 5,636 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 5,371 | 4.7% |
| English | 2,547 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 953 | 0.8% |
| German | 889 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 274 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 106 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 89.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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