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Ridgefield, WA
City in Clark County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98642.
Population
13,408
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,776
ZIP codes
1
Ridgefield and its ZIP codes
Ridgefield at a glance
- Ridgefield is about 15 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 100th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $116,389, 19% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $613,500 (9% above Washington) and median rent is $2,335 a month.
Local data for Ridgefield, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgefield, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,389
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$613,500
Median rent
$2,335/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.9%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,147), Irish Americans (1,506), Mexican Americans (833).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Ridgefield.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,483
182,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,024
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $6,373 per person
PPP loans
$35.4M
549 loans, 3,583 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ridgefield, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home21.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgefield, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
87
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
608
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 32°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgefield, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Ridgefield
1 in or overlapping Ridgefield. Population shown
Cities near Ridgefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuluthCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 6 |
| La CenterCity | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Dollars CornerCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4 |
| Cherry GroveCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Mount VistaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.2 |
| FelidaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Salmon CreekCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Meadow GladeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Battle GroundCity | 7 mi | 8.7 |
| BarbertonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.3 |
| St. Helens, ORCity | 7.4 mi | 4.9 |
| WoodlandCity | 8 mi | 4.1 |
| LewisvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Brush PrairieCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Columbia City, ORCity | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgefield, WA in?
- Ridgefield is in Clark County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridgefield, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgefield include 98642.
- What is the population of Ridgefield, WA?
- About 13,408 people live in Ridgefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgefield?
- Nearby places include Duluth (2.5 mi), La Center (3.7 mi), Dollars Corner (4.4 mi), Cherry Grove (5.2 mi), Mount Vista (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023