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Winlock, WA

City in Lewis County, Washington.

Population

2,140

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

633

ZIP codes

0

Winlock and its ZIP codes

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Winlock at a glance

  • Winlock is about 5.4 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $80,451, 18% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,700 (36% below Washington) and median rent is $1,119 a month.

Local data for Winlock, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winlock, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$80,451

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$361,700

Median rent

$1,119/mo

Homeownership

81.8%

Bachelor's or higher

17.2%

Median age

32.3

Average commute

30.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (302), German Americans (218), Irish Americans (136).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Winlock.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,885

27,423 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,706

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$675M

FY 2026, $8,214 per person

Lewis County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Winlock, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.7%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
  • Worked from home7.7%

Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Winlock, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

18

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,035

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 35°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winlock, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near Winlock

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ToledoCity5.3 mi0.4
VaderCity6 mi0.9
NapavineCity6.8 mi2.9
RyderwoodCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.2
ChehalisCity12 mi5.8
OnalaskaCensus-designated place12 mi1.6
Castle RockCity15 mi2.1
CentraliaCity16 mi7.8
Fords PrairieCensus-designated place18 mi3.7
Pe EllTown18 mi0.6
LexingtonCensus-designated place21 mi1.3
MossyrockCity21 mi0.7
Grand MoundCensus-designated place21 mi4.1
BucodaTown21 mi0.6
Longview HeightsCensus-designated place22 mi4.2
Beacon HillCensus-designated place22 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winlock, WA in?
Winlock is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the population of Winlock, WA?
About 2,140 people live in Winlock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winlock?
Nearby places include Toledo (5.3 mi), Vader (6 mi), Napavine (6.8 mi), Ryderwood (9.7 mi), Chehalis (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023