City

Ryderwood, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥383Population
💰$37,039Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂73.9Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 5.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

45–64
6%
65+
40%

Key Indicators

Median Age73.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.70
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.5%)
HS Graduate26 (8.2%)
Some College79 (25%)
Associates51 (16.1%)
Bachelors61 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree91 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 25%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad8.2%
Some College25.0%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,039 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
68%
About Ryderwood, WA

Ryderwood is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 383 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 73.9 years.

Economically, Ryderwood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,039 is well below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ryderwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ryderwood is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ryderwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98581 383 $37,039 $200,000 0.0% 48.1% 94.2%