Rainier
City in Columbia County, Oregon

Rainier is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, with 1,911 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prescott, 2.3 miles E.
- 1,911residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.6 km²
- 468 / sq mipopulation density
- 98609ZIP code
About Rainier
Rainier ( ray-NEER) is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rainier had a population of 1,911. Rainier is on the south bank of the Columbia River across from Kelso and Longview, Washington.
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Living in Rainier
- Median household income
- $66,989
- Median home value
- $344,700
- Median rent
- $942/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Rainier had 1,911 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,911 |
|---|---|
| Density | 468 per sq mi (181 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rainier at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,911 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.08 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0581° N, 122.9336° W |
| ZIP code | 98609 |
| Official website | cityofrainier.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4160850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rainier
- Prescott2.3 mi E
- Kelso, WA4.6 mi NE
- Kalama, WA5.2 mi SE
- Longview, WA6.2 mi N
- Beacon Hill, WA7.8 mi N
- Longview Heights, WA8.5 mi N
- Lexington, WA9.1 mi N
- Deer Island9.5 mi SE
- Columbia City12.7 mi SE
- Woodland, WA13.0 mi SE
- Clatskanie13.4 mi W
- Castle Rock, WA14.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rainier
What county is Rainier in?
Rainier is in Columbia County, Oregon.
What is the population of Rainier, OR?
1,911 people lived in Rainier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rainier, OR?
The ZIP code of Rainier is 98609.
What is the elevation of Rainier?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rainier?
Prescott (2.3 mi), Kelso (4.6 mi), Kalama (5.2 mi), Longview (6.2 mi), Beacon Hill (7.8 mi).
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