City

La Center, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Washington

👥9,051Population
💰$108,789Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$568,900Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Asian: 6.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian6.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma152 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,537 (25.4%)
Some College907 (15%)
Associates1,057 (17.5%)
Bachelors675 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,718 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 15%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College15.0%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,789 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$568,900 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,978/mo
Total Housing Units3,547
Vacant Units402

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
58%
About La Center, WA

La Center is a city in Washington, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,051 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, La Center is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,789 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Center is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $568,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,978 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Center is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98629 9,051 $108,789 $568,900 $1,978 3.6% 39.6% 91.5%