City

Cosmopolis, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grays Harbor County  ·  Washington

👥2,902Population
💰$74,421Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$301,400Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 99% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 4.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.1%
Asian4.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 99% above avg
HS Graduate531 (29.1%)
Some College214 (11.7%)
Associates415 (22.8%)
Bachelors244 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree418 (22.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
HS Grad29.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,421 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$301,400 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units1,166
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Cosmopolis, WA

Cosmopolis is a city in Washington, located in Grays Harbor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,902 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Cosmopolis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,421 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cosmopolis is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $947 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cosmopolis is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cosmopolis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98537 2,902 $74,421 $301,400 $947 9.7% 36.3% 81.8%