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Richland, WA
City in Benton County, Washington. ZIP codes: 99352, 99354.
Population
62,753
Land area
42.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,478
ZIP codes
2
Richland and its ZIP codes
Richland at a glance
- Richland is about 13 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 22nd most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $95,813, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $436,700 (23% below Washington) and median rent is $1,468 a month.
Local data for Richland, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools23
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks46
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants183
- Affordable Housing6
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
Housing and community stats
Richland, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,813
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$436,700
Median rent
$1,468/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
46.6%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,901), Mexican Americans (7,663), Irish Americans (7,609).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Richland.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,052
99,920 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,950
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $27,847 per person
PPP loans
$136M
1,227 loans, 15,641 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richland, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
188
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
7.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Richland
2 in or overlapping Richland. Population shown
Cities near Richland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West RichlandCity | 5 mi | 22.1 |
| West PascoCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| KennewickCity | 9.2 mi | 28.5 |
| Benton CityCity | 9.5 mi | 2.5 |
| PascoCity | 9.9 mi | 39 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| Basin CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| ProsserCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| MesaCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| WallulaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Umatilla, ORCity | 27 mi | 5.1 |
| Irrigon, ORCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| GrandviewCity | 30 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richland, WA in?
- Richland is in Benton County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Richland, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richland include 99352, 99354.
- What is the population of Richland, WA?
- About 62,753 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richland?
- Nearby places include West Richland (5 mi), West Pasco (7.6 mi), Kennewick (9.2 mi), Benton City (9.5 mi), Pasco (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023