City

Onalaska, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Washington

👥5,060Population
💰$65,682Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$352,000Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 14%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic14.0%
Asian0.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate942 (29.3%)
Some College571 (17.8%)
Associates535 (16.6%)
Bachelors585 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree571 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,682 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$352,000 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,016/mo
Total Housing Units2,031
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Onalaska, WA

Onalaska is a city in Washington, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,060 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Onalaska is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,682 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Onalaska is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,016 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onalaska is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onalaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98570 5,060 $65,682 $352,000 $1,016 6.0% 36.0% 72.2%