City

Morton, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Washington

👥2,227Population
💰$49,507Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$281,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊16.7%Unemployment▲ 241% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 2.1%Other: 9.5%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black2.1%
Other9.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment16.7% ▲ 241% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate638 (38.7%)
Some College321 (19.5%)
Associates277 (16.8%)
Bachelors169 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree236 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College19.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,507 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$281,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,047/mo
Total Housing Units1,087
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Morton, WA

Morton is a city in Washington, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,227 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Morton is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,507 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Morton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,047 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morton is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98356 2,227 $49,507 $281,000 $1,047 16.7% 24.6% 80.6%