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River Road, WA
Census-designated place in Clallam County, Washington.
Population
756
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,146
ZIP codes
0
River Road and its ZIP codes
River Road at a glance
- River Road is about 18 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $132,841, 35% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $388,900 (31% below Washington).
Housing and community stats
River Road, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,841
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$388,900
Homeownership
92.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (111), Italian Americans (104), German Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clallam County. PPP loans are for River Road.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,055
24,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $11,773 per person
How people get to work
River Road, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
River Road, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
281
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
70° / 32°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Road, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near River Road
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SequimCity | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| CarlsborgCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Bell HillCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.7 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BlynCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Port Angeles EastCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Port AngelesCity | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| Port Hadlock-IrondaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| Port TownsendCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| QuilceneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| MarrowstoneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| Port LudlowCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 11.5 |
| CoupevilleTown | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Oak HarborCity | 27 mi | 9.7 |
| LofallCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Road, WA in?
- River Road is in Clallam County, Washington.
- What is the population of River Road, WA?
- About 756 people live in River Road, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Road?
- Nearby places include Sequim (1.3 mi), Carlsborg (2.3 mi), Bell Hill (2.3 mi), Jamestown (4.2 mi), Blyn (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023