ZIP Code 98626

Located in Kelso, WA (Cowlitz County)

ZIP Code 98626 (Kelso, WA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 26,892 residents (77 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $367,177
  • Average Household Income: $75,528

ZIP code 98626 primarily serves Kelso, WA in Cowlitz County. An estimated 26,892 people live within this area, with about 77 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 98626, the average price is around $367,177. That makes local housing 29% lower than the Washington average of $520,577, and 19% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 98626 earns about $75,528 a year. This income is 17% lower than the average family in Washington ($90,840), and 4% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 26,892
Median Household Income $75,528
Median Home Value $367,177
Median Age 41.5 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$39,840
Labor Force Participation60.6%
Unemployment Rate8.1%
Average Commute Time23.0 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate68.5%
Median Rent$1,267
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)25.5%
Total Housing Units10,342

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityKelso
CountyCowlitz
County FIPS53015
Metro Area (CBSA)Longview-Kelso, WA
Combined Area (CSA)Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA
Population Density77.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)46.1532, -122.7856
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.04
Dual Income Families47.4%

Marital Status

Married51.8%
Never Married29.2%
Divorced14.1%
Widowed4.8%

Gender

Male50.3%
Female49.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)7.0%
Poverty Rate8.3%

Key Population Groups

Veterans10.5%
Disabled Population20.4%
Limited English Proficiency2.2%

All ZIP Codes in Kelso

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
98626 Current 26,892 $75,528 $367,177

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98665 Vancouver, WA 33.2 miles 28,910
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97233 Portland, OR 46.3 miles 36,236
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