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Longview, WA
City in Cowlitz County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98632.
Population
38,069
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,572
ZIP codes
1
Longview and its ZIP codes
Longview at a glance
- Longview is about 22 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $61,747 a year, 37% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,600 (36% below Washington) and median rent is $1,137 a month.
Local data for Longview, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools21
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices2
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants122
- Affordable Housing3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment14
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Longview, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,747
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$361,600
Median rent
$1,137/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,048), Irish Americans (4,602), Mexican Americans (3,915).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowlitz County. PPP loans are for Longview.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,057
41,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$946M
FY 2026, $8,540 per person
How people get to work
Longview, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Longview, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
80
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
839
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 35°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Longview, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Longview
1 in or overlapping Longview. Population shown
Cities near Longview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Longview HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Beacon HillCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| KelsoCity | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| LexingtonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Rainier, ORCity | 4.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Prescott, ORCity | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Castle RockCity | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| KalamaCity | 9.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Clatskanie, ORCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Deer Island, ORCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| VaderCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Columbia City, ORCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodlandCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| East CathlametCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Longview, WA in?
- Longview is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Longview, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Longview include 98632.
- What is the population of Longview, WA?
- About 38,069 people live in Longview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Longview?
- Nearby places include Longview Heights (2.6 mi), Beacon Hill (2.8 mi), Kelso (3.6 mi), Lexington (3.8 mi), Rainier, OR (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023