City

Chehalis, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Washington

👥26,531Population
💰$86,057Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$381,700Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5.9%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic9.0%
Black0.7%
Asian1.6%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma296 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,887 (27.3%)
Some College3,186 (17.8%)
Associates3,003 (16.7%)
Bachelors2,249 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree4,312 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,057 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$381,700 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,070/mo
Total Housing Units10,300
Vacant Units579

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Chehalis, WA

Chehalis is a city in Washington, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,531 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Chehalis is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,057 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chehalis is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,070 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chehalis is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.37%).

Chehalis, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Chehalis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98532 26,531 $86,057 $381,700 $1,070 5.5% 36.6% 77.4%