ZIP Code 98603

Located in Ariel, WA (Cowlitz County)

ZIP Code 98603 (Ariel, WA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 1,267 residents (4 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $460,442
  • Average Household Income: $78,281

ZIP code 98603 primarily serves Ariel, WA in Cowlitz County. An estimated 1,267 people live within this area, with about 4 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 98603, the average price is around $460,442. That makes local housing 12% lower than the Washington average of $520,577, and 49% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 98603 earns about $78,281 a year. This income is 14% lower than the average family in Washington ($90,840), and 1% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 1,267
Median Household Income $78,281
Median Home Value $460,442
Median Age 41.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$31,521
Labor Force Participation47.9%
Unemployment Rate-
Average Commute Time48.0 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate72.9%
Median Rent-
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units395

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityAriel
CountyCowlitz
County FIPS53015
Metro Area (CBSA)Longview-Kelso, WA
Combined Area (CSA)Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA
Population Density4.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)46.0422, -122.4200
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.65
Dual Income Families15.9%

Marital Status

Married49.3%
Never Married38.2%
Divorced8.3%
Widowed4.3%

Gender

Male41.9%
Female58.1%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)0.6%
Poverty Rate15.0%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.5%
Disabled Population6.1%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Ariel

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
98603 Current 1,267 $78,281 $460,442

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