Cowiche
Census-designated place in Yakima County, Washington
Cowiche is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Yakima County, Washington, with 535 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,749 ft (533 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tieton, 3.0 miles NW.
- 535residents (2020 Census)
- 1,749 ftelevation · 533 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 644 / sq mipopulation density
- 98923ZIP code
About Cowiche
Cowiche (pronounced Cow-witch-ee) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community northwest of Yakima, Washington, near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain range, in central Washington State (US). Cowiche, sometimes spelled Cowychee, is said to mean "footbridge between the valley and the mountains." According to the 2020 census, the town had a population of 535, which is an increase from 428 at 2010.
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- Median home value
- $219,900
- Median age
- 54.3
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Cowiche had 535 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 535 |
|---|---|
| Density | 644 per sq mi (249 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cowiche at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Yakima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 535 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6719° N, 120.7119° W |
| ZIP code | 98923 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5315325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cowiche
- Tieton3.0 mi NW
- Eschbach3.8 mi E
- Naches3.9 mi N
- Gleed5.3 mi E
- Summitview5.7 mi SE
- Selah8.2 mi E
- Ahtanum9.2 mi SE
- Yakima9.5 mi SE
- Tampico12.4 mi SW
- Union Gap13.2 mi SE
- Terrace Heights14.2 mi E
- Nile15.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cowiche
What county is Cowiche in?
Cowiche is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the population of Cowiche, WA?
535 people lived in Cowiche at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cowiche, WA?
The ZIP code of Cowiche is 98923.
What is the elevation of Cowiche?
1,749 feet (533 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cowiche?
Tieton (3.0 mi), Eschbach (3.8 mi), Naches (3.9 mi), Gleed (5.3 mi), Summitview (5.7 mi).
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