City

West Richland, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Washington

👥18,702Population
💰$120,396Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$407,600Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓51.4%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 2.1%Other: 7.1%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic14.7%
Black0.8%
Asian2.1%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads51.4% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,371 (21.6%)
Some College1,485 (13.5%)
Associates1,407 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,301 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree4,330 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,396 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$407,600 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,534/mo
Total Housing Units6,592
Vacant Units354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
62%
About West Richland, WA

West Richland is a city in Washington, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,702 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, West Richland is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,396 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Richland is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,534 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Richland is well-educated. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Richland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99353 18,702 $120,396 $407,600 $1,534 4.2% 51.4% 84.7%