City

Waterville, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Washington

👥1,851Population
💰$76,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.7Median Age
🏠$241,100Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.5% Female 42.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.2%)
HS Graduate459 (36.1%)
Some College262 (20.6%)
Associates80 (6.3%)
Bachelors214 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree228 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College20.6%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$241,100 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units853
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Waterville, WA

Waterville is a city in Washington, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,851 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.7 years.

Economically, Waterville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,667 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waterville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterville is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98858 1,851 $76,667 $241,100 $981 1.6% 34.8% 72.4%