Vancouver
City in Clark County, Washington

Vancouver is a city in Clark County, Washington, with 190,915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minnehaha, 1.7 miles NW.
- 190,915residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 48.8 sq miland area · 126.4 km²
- 3,912 / sq mipopulation density
- 98661main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Vancouver
Vancouver ( van-KOO-vər) is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States, located on the north bank of the Columbia River. It had a population of 190,915 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Washington. Founded in 1825 and incorporated in 1857, the city was originally established around Fort Vancouver, a fur trading outpost, and is situated directly north of Portland, Oregon, along the Washington–Oregon state line. Vancouver serves as the county seat of Clark County and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
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Living in Vancouver
- Median household income
- $81,338
- Median home value
- $462,400
- Median rent
- $1,702/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Vancouver had 190,915 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 190,915 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,912 per sq mi (1,510 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vancouver at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 190,915 (2020) |
| Land area | 48.81 sq mi (126.4 km²) |
| Water area | 3.70 sq mi (9.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6372° N, 122.5966° W |
| ZIP codes | 98661, 97211, 97218, 98662, 98663, 98664, 98665, 98683, 98684 |
| Official website | cityofvancouver.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5374060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vancouver
- Minnehaha1.7 mi NW
- Five Corners3.8 mi N
- Hazel Dell4.1 mi NW
- Orchards4.8 mi NE
- Barberton5.3 mi N
- Lake Shore5.9 mi NW
- Salmon Creek6.0 mi NW
- Maywood Park, OR6.1 mi S
- Brush Prairie6.5 mi N
- Mount Vista7.1 mi N
- Portland, OR7.4 mi S
- Felida7.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Vancouver
What county is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is in Clark County, Washington.
What is the population of Vancouver, WA?
190,915 people lived in Vancouver at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vancouver, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98661. Other ZIP codes: 97211, 97218, 98662, 98663, 98664, 98665, 98683, 98684.
What is the elevation of Vancouver?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vancouver?
Minnehaha (1.7 mi), Five Corners (3.8 mi), Hazel Dell (4.1 mi), Orchards (4.8 mi), Barberton (5.3 mi).
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