City

Carson, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Skamania County  ·  Washington

👥3,004Population
💰$73,413Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$390,700Median Home Value▲ 40% above avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 5.6%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.4%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.5%)
HS Graduate923 (41%)
Some College397 (17.6%)
Associates372 (16.5%)
Bachelors106 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree442 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College17.6%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,413 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$390,700 ▲ 40% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units1,459
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Carson, WA

Carson is a city in Washington, located in Skamania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,004 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Carson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,413 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Carson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $390,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carson is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98610 3,004 $73,413 $390,700 $955 7.4% 24.3% 80.0%