ZIP Code 98596 Demographics

Lewis County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98596 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,483

↓ 90.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,685

↑ +12.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$323,700

↑ +5.6% vs county

Median Age

39.7 yrs

↑ 6.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.5%

↓ +18.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98596 compares to Lewis County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98596 $76k Lewis $67k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98596 $324k Lewis $307k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

82.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,140

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98596 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$323,700
Down Payment (20%)$64,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,055P&I: $1637 | Tax: $324 | Ins: $94
Rent (Local Median)
$1,140
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $915/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98596, sorted by distance.

98565 6.2 mi away lewis county 98593 6.5 mi away lewis county 98532 10.3 mi away lewis county 98591 10.7 mi away lewis county 98542 11.3 mi away lewis county 98531 16.6 mi away lewis county 98544 17.2 mi away lewis county 98512 32.2 mi away thurston 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 98596 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.