ZIP Code 98611 Demographics

Cowlitz County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98611 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,341

↓ 91.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$83,207

↑ +17.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$350,100

↑ +5.4% vs county

Median Age

42.0 yrs

↓ +2.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

↑ 24.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98611 compares to Cowlitz County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98611 $83k Cowlitz $71k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98611 $350k Cowlitz $332k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,156

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98611 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$350,100
Down Payment (20%)$70,020
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,222P&I: $1770 | Tax: $350 | Ins: $102
Rent (Local Median)
$1,156
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,066/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98611, sorted by distance.

98645 5.5 mi away cowlitz county 98626 11.8 mi away cowlitz county

About Cowlitz County

Cowlitz County is located in Washington and has a total population of 110,621. The county's median household income is $70,912 and median home value is $332,200. ZIP code 98611 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cowlitz County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.