City

Cougar, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥81Population
💰$31,492Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂74.0Median Age
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.3% Female 61.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

45–64
17%
65+
69%

Key Indicators

Median Age74.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.29
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
HS Graduate11 (13.6%)
Some College43 (53.1%)
Associates13 (16%)
Bachelors7 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree7 (8.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.6%Some College: 53.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 8.6%Edu
HS Grad13.6%
Some College53.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate8.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
75%
$300k–$500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,492 ▼ 59% below avg
Total Housing Units420
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
86%
$150k–$200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
50%
Over 45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
41%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
50%
About Cougar, WA

Cougar is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 81 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 74 years.

Economically, Cougar is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,492 is well below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Cougar is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cougar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98616 81 $31,492 0.0% 17.3% 100.0%