City

Rock Island, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Washington

👥1,825Population
💰$76,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$331,100Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.2%Hispanic: 39.1%Black: 1.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White56.2%
Hispanic39.1%
Black1.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (4.3%)
HS Graduate291 (28.7%)
Some College237 (23.4%)
Associates173 (17.1%)
Bachelors190 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree79 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 23.4%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College23.4%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$331,100 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,183/mo
Total Housing Units680
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Rock Island, WA

Rock Island is a city in Washington, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,825 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Rock Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,250 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Island is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $331,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,183 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Island is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rock Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98850 1,825 $76,250 $331,100 $1,183 1.3% 26.5% 80.6%