98626 ZIP Code – Kelso, Washington
98626 is a ZIP code serving Kelso, Washington in Cowlitz County with a population of approximately 27,000 residents. The median household income of $69,423 is below the Washington average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $310,500, above the national average, with 68.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,079 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. An estimated 12.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.9%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 40.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98609, 98625, 98645.
ZIP Code 98626 Data
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ZIP 98626 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98626 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $310k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,079 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.9% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98609 – Carrolls
- 98625 – Kalama
- 98645 – Silverlake
- 98611 – Castle Rock
- 97048 – Rainier
- 98632 – Longview
- 97054 – Deer Island
- 98674 – Woodland
- 98649 – Toutle
- 97018 – Columbia City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98609 | CARROLLS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 98625 | KALAMA | 6,827 | $105,873 |
| 98645 | SILVERLAKE | 2,044 | $98,167 |
| 98611 | CASTLE ROCK | 9,341 | $83,207 |
| 97048 | RAINIER | 7,283 | $71,509 |