City

Longview, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥50,845Population
💰$64,705Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$355,200Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.7%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6.6%Race
White77.7%
Hispanic12.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.5%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma627 (1.9%)
HS Graduate9,338 (28.1%)
Some College6,716 (20.2%)
Associates6,251 (18.8%)
Bachelors4,787 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree5,467 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College20.2%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.8%Renter: 41.2%Tenure
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,705 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$355,200 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,142/mo
Total Housing Units21,787
Vacant Units1,095

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Longview, WA

Longview is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50,845 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Longview is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,705 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Longview is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,142 per month.

The population of Longview is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Longview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98632 50,845 $64,705 $355,200 $1,142 5.4% 30.9% 58.8%