Goldendale
City in Klickitat County, Washington

Goldendale is a city in Klickitat County, Washington, with 3,453 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,637 ft (499 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centerville, 6.1 miles SW.
- 3,453residents (2020 Census)
- 1,637 ftelevation · 499 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 1,166 / sq mipopulation density
- 98620ZIP code
About Goldendale
Goldendale is a city in and the county seat of Klickitat County, Washington, United States, near the Columbia River Gorge. As of the 2020 census, Goldendale had a population of 3,453. It is situated in a primarily agricultural area and is also near Goldendale Observatory State Park. The valley in which Goldendale is located offers views of the Cascade Mountains to the west and the Simcoe Mountains to the north.
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Living in Goldendale
- Median household income
- $39,783
- Median home value
- $199,300
- Median rent
- $890/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Goldendale had 3,453 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,453 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,166 per sq mi (450 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Goldendale at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Klickitat County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,453 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8191° N, 120.8234° W |
| ZIP code | 98620 |
| Official website | cityofgoldendale.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5327435 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Goldendale
- Centerville6.1 mi SW
- Maryhill8.8 mi S
- Rufus, OR9.8 mi SE
- Biggs Junction, OR10.7 mi S
- Wishram13.0 mi SW
- Klickitat16.3 mi W
- Wasco, OR16.9 mi S
- Dallesport21.1 mi SW
- The Dalles, OR22.0 mi SW
- Moro, OR23.6 mi S
- Lyle23.6 mi W
- Rowena, OR24.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Goldendale
What county is Goldendale in?
Goldendale is in Klickitat County, Washington.
What is the population of Goldendale, WA?
3,453 people lived in Goldendale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Goldendale, WA?
The ZIP code of Goldendale is 98620.
What is the elevation of Goldendale?
1,637 feet (499 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Goldendale?
Centerville (6.1 mi), Maryhill (8.8 mi), Rufus (9.8 mi), Biggs Junction (10.7 mi), Wishram (13.0 mi).
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