Fords Prairie
Census-designated place in Lewis County, Washington

Fords Prairie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lewis County, Washington, with 2,234 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centralia, 2.1 miles SE.
- 2,234residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 599 / sq mipopulation density
- 98544ZIP code
About Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,234 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Fords Prairie
- Median household income
- $55,608
- Median home value
- $368,000
- Median rent
- $1,161/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Fords Prairie had 2,234 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,234 |
|---|---|
| Density | 599 per sq mi (231 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fords Prairie at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,234 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.73 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7491° N, 123.0038° W |
| ZIP code | 98544 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5324565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fords Prairie
- Centralia2.1 mi SE
- Grand Mound3.6 mi N
- Rochester5.7 mi NW
- Chehalis6.1 mi S
- Bucoda7.0 mi NE
- Tenino9.9 mi NE
- Napavine12.2 mi SE
- Oakville12.6 mi NW
- Tumwater17.1 mi N
- Rainier17.9 mi NE
- Onalaska18.2 mi SE
- Winlock18.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fords Prairie
What county is Fords Prairie in?
Fords Prairie is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the population of Fords Prairie, WA?
2,234 people lived in Fords Prairie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fords Prairie, WA?
The ZIP code of Fords Prairie is 98544.
What is the elevation of Fords Prairie?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fords Prairie?
Centralia (2.1 mi), Grand Mound (3.6 mi), Rochester (5.7 mi), Chehalis (6.1 mi), Bucoda (7.0 mi).
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