City

Goldendale, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Klickitat County  ·  Washington

👥7,617Population
💰$55,029Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$252,200Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma78 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,741 (32.7%)
Some College853 (16%)
Associates743 (14%)
Bachelors665 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,246 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 16%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,029 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$252,200 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units3,629
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Goldendale, WA

Goldendale is a city in Washington, located in Klickitat County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,617 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Goldendale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,029 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Goldendale is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goldendale is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goldendale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98620 7,617 $55,029 $252,200 $881 8.8% 35.9% 69.8%