City

Silverlake, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cowlitz County  ·  Washington

👥2,195Population
💰$102,664Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂52.7Median Age
🏠$467,000Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 5.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 9.4%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian0.6%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1%)
HS Graduate385 (24%)
Some College292 (18.2%)
Associates171 (10.6%)
Bachelors129 (8%)
Graduate Degree613 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College18.2%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.8%Renter: 6.2%Tenure
Owner93.8%
Renter6.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,664 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$467,000 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units891
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Silverlake, WA

Silverlake is a city in Washington, located in Cowlitz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,195 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.7 years.

Economically, Silverlake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,664 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Silverlake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $467,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silverlake is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.97%).

Silverlake, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Silverlake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98645 2,195 $102,664 $467,000 $782 7.9% 46.2% 93.8%