Ilwaco
City in Pacific County, Washington

Ilwaco is a city in Pacific County, Washington, with 1,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Long Beach, 3.9 miles N.
- 1,087residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 530 / sq mipopulation density
- 98644ZIP code
About Ilwaco
Ilwaco ( il-WAH-koh) is a city in Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,087 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1890, the city was home to the Ilwaco Railway and Navigation Company along the Long Beach Peninsula, with its core economy based on logging and timber rafting. The city is located on the southern edge of the Long Beach Peninsula, on Baker Bay on the north side of the Columbia River where it meets the Pacific Ocean. It is near the city of Astoria, Oregon, which lies to the southeast on the southern bank of the Columbia.
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Living in Ilwaco
- Median household income
- $98,200
- Median home value
- $370,300
- Median rent
- $1,170/mo
- Median age
- 48.9
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Ilwaco had 1,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 530 per sq mi (205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ilwaco at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pacific County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3074° N, 124.0348° W |
| ZIP code | 98644 |
| Official website | ilwaco-wa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5333000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ilwaco
- Long Beach3.9 mi N
- Chinook4.9 mi SE
- Warrenton, OR10.6 mi SE
- Naselle12.8 mi E
- Ocean Park13.1 mi N
- Astoria, OR13.4 mi SE
- Jeffers Gardens, OR13.9 mi SE
- River Point, OR15.7 mi SE
- Deep River16.1 mi E
- Rosburg18.9 mi E
- Altoona19.9 mi E
- Gearhart, OR19.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ilwaco
What county is Ilwaco in?
Ilwaco is in Pacific County, Washington.
What is the population of Ilwaco, WA?
1,087 people lived in Ilwaco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ilwaco, WA?
The ZIP code of Ilwaco is 98644.
What is the elevation of Ilwaco?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ilwaco?
Long Beach (3.9 mi), Chinook (4.9 mi), Warrenton (10.6 mi), Naselle (12.8 mi), Ocean Park (13.1 mi).
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