ZIP Code 98542

Located in Ethel, WA (Lewis County)

ZIP Code 98542 (Ethel, WA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 625 residents (22 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $410,732
  • Average Household Income: $52,963

ZIP code 98542 primarily serves Ethel, WA in Lewis County. An estimated 625 people live within this area, with about 22 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 98542, the average price is around $410,732. That makes local housing 21% lower than the Washington average of $520,577, and 33% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 98542 earns about $52,963 a year. This income is 42% lower than the average family in Washington ($90,840), and 33% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 625
Median Household Income $52,963
Median Home Value $410,732
Median Age 40.7 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$22,500
Labor Force Participation60.2%
Unemployment Rate-
Average Commute Time25.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate76.1%
Median Rent-
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units230

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityEthel
CountyLewis
County FIPS53041
Metro Area (CBSA)Centralia, WA
Combined Area (CSA)Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Population Density22.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)46.5293, -122.7316
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.25
Dual Income Families70.4%

Marital Status

Married68.5%
Never Married17.1%
Divorced4.9%
Widowed9.5%

Gender

Male49.4%
Female50.6%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)17.0%
Poverty Rate19.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans1.2%
Disabled Population27.2%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Ethel

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
98542 Current 625 $52,963 $410,732

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