ZIP Code 98531 Demographics

Lewis County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98531 compared to county averages.

Total Population

26,931

↓ 67.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,961

↓ 13.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$263,900

↓ 13.9% vs county

Median Age

39.2 yrs

↑ 7.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

↑ 12.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98531 compares to Lewis County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98531 $58k Lewis $67k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98531 $264k Lewis $307k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

62.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,038

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98531 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$263,900
Down Payment (20%)$52,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,675P&I: $1334 | Tax: $264 | Ins: $77
Rent (Local Median)
$1,038
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $637/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98531, sorted by distance.

98544 5.0 mi away lewis county 98532 9.2 mi away lewis county 98565 10.9 mi away lewis county 98596 16.6 mi away lewis county 98542 17.4 mi away lewis county 98582 20.4 mi away lewis county 98591 21.9 mi away lewis county 98593 22.9 mi away lewis county

About Lewis County

Lewis County is located in Washington and has a total population of 82,663. The county's median household income is $67,247 and median home value is $306,600. ZIP code 98531 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lewis 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.