ZIP Code 98674 Demographics

Cowlitz County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98674 compared to county averages.

Total Population

15,679

↓ 85.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$86,937

↑ +22.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$455,400

↑ +37.1% vs county

Median Age

34.7 yrs

↑ 15.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↑ 12.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98674 compares to Cowlitz County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98674 $87k Cowlitz $71k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98674 $455k Cowlitz $332k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,240

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98674 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$455,400
Down Payment (20%)$91,080
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,891P&I: $2303 | Tax: $455 | Ins: $133
Rent (Local Median)
$1,240
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,651/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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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 98674 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.