City

Cathlamet, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wahkiakum County  ·  Washington

👥3,325Population
💰$59,157Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$373,300Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White82.7%
Hispanic8.5%
Black0.9%
Asian2.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma98 (3.9%)
HS Graduate614 (24.7%)
Some College434 (17.5%)
Associates487 (19.6%)
Bachelors349 (14%)
Graduate Degree504 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College17.5%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,157 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$373,300 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units1,530
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
67%
About Cathlamet, WA

Cathlamet is a city in Washington, located in Wahkiakum County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,325 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Cathlamet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,157 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cathlamet is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $373,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cathlamet is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cathlamet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98612 3,325 $59,157 $373,300 $1,060 2.0% 34.3% 84.2%