City

Kalama, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥7,020Population
💰$118,536Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$442,000Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.9%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.2%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,202 (23.6%)
Some College597 (11.7%)
Associates990 (19.4%)
Bachelors845 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree1,420 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College11.7%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,536 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$442,000 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,995
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
62%
About Kalama, WA

Kalama is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,020 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Kalama is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,536 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kalama is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $442,000, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kalama is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kalama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98625 7,020 $118,536 $442,000 3.1% 44.5% 78.8%