City

Ariel, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥1,192Population
💰$77,188Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$368,800Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 9.5%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic9.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (3.9%)
HS Graduate164 (23.1%)
Some College171 (24.1%)
Associates134 (18.9%)
Bachelors95 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree117 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College24.1%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,188 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$368,800 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units646
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
67%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
60%
About Ariel, WA

Ariel is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,192 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Ariel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,188 is near the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ariel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $368,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ariel is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ariel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98603 1,192 $77,188 $368,800 $585 0.0% 29.9% 66.9%