City

Castle Rock, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥9,367Population
💰$81,630Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$382,000Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 6.8%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,204 (35.3%)
Some College1,037 (16.6%)
Associates1,252 (20%)
Bachelors868 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree862 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College16.6%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,630 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$382,000 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units3,687
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Castle Rock, WA

Castle Rock is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,367 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Castle Rock is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,630 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Castle Rock is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $382,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,348 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Castle Rock is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Castle Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98611 9,367 $81,630 $382,000 $1,348 3.8% 27.7% 82.2%