Ryderwood
Census-designated place in Cowlitz County, Washington
Ryderwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cowlitz County, Washington, with 383 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 266 ft (81 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vader, 4.6 miles NE.
- 383residents (2020 Census)
- 266 ftelevation · 81 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 2,385 / sq mipopulation density
- 98581ZIP code
About Ryderwood
Ryderwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cowlitz County, Washington, west of the city of Vader. Known locally as the "Village in the Woods", the town began in 1923 as a logging settlement and considered itself the "World's Largest Logging Town". Ryderwood became a retirement community in the 1950s. The population as of the 2020 census was 383.
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Living in Ryderwood
- Median household income
- $42,639
- Median home value
- $229,900
- Median age
- 72.1
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Ryderwood had 383 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 383 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,385 per sq mi (921 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ryderwood at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 383 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3749° N, 123.0442° W |
| ZIP code | 98581 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5360580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ryderwood
- Vader4.6 mi NE
- Castle Rock9.8 mi SE
- Winlock10.0 mi NE
- Toledo10.3 mi NE
- Longview Heights14.2 mi S
- Lexington14.3 mi SE
- Beacon Hill15.3 mi SE
- Napavine16.1 mi NE
- Longview16.3 mi S
- Upper Elochoman16.3 mi SW
- Skamokawa Valley17.6 mi W
- Pe Ell18.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ryderwood
What county is Ryderwood in?
Ryderwood is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of Ryderwood, WA?
383 people lived in Ryderwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ryderwood, WA?
The ZIP code of Ryderwood is 98581.
What is the elevation of Ryderwood?
266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ryderwood?
Vader (4.6 mi), Castle Rock (9.8 mi), Winlock (10.0 mi), Toledo (10.3 mi), Longview Heights (14.2 mi).
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