Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 873 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,859 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 9,611 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 10,364 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 6,949 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,093 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,988 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $336,530 ▲ 21% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 36,472 |
| Vacant Units | 3,607 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lewis County is located in Washington and encompasses 22 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 85,796 residents. With a median age of 42.23, it is a middle-aged county.
Lewis County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,988 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Lewis County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $336,530 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,040. Homeownership rates are high at 74.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lewis County are primarily White (79.46%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lewis County, WA is a solidly middle-class area in Washington. The 22 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98531 | Centralia | 27,356 | $61,963 | $285,700 | $1,068 | 4.9% | 32.8% |
| 98532 | Chehalis | 26,531 | $86,057 | $381,700 | $1,070 | 5.5% | 36.6% |
| 98533 | Cinebar | 774 | $35,887 | $352,100 | $842 | 23.4% | 29.0% |
| 98538 | Curtis | 333 | $83,750 | $398,300 | $1,196 | 3.5% | 19.5% |
| 98539 | Doty | 185 | $85,893 | — | $950 | 0.0% | 34.3% |
| 98542 | Ethel | 686 | $61,818 | $415,700 | $583 | 0.0% | 12.5% |
| 98355 | Mineral | 699 | $98,250 | $412,500 | — | 2.8% | 55.6% |
| 98356 | Morton | 2,227 | $49,507 | $281,000 | $1,047 | 16.7% | 24.6% |
| 98564 | Mossyrock | 3,205 | $53,269 | $213,500 | $882 | 5.0% | 22.2% |
| 98565 | Napavine | 484 | $68,125 | $276,000 | $1,125 | 11.9% | 30.1% |
| 98570 | Onalaska | 5,060 | $65,682 | $352,000 | $1,016 | 6.0% | 36.0% |
| 98572 | Pe Ell | 806 | $61,467 | $217,600 | $748 | 3.7% | 28.2% |
| 98377 | Randle | 2,555 | $53,209 | $425,100 | $914 | 9.7% | 28.4% |
| 98582 | Salkum | 366 | $86,117 | — | — | 0.0% | 32.9% |
| 98585 | Silver Creek | 607 | $51,424 | $376,000 | — | 0.0% | 10.7% |
| 98591 | Toledo | 3,769 | $80,278 | $405,300 | $719 | 4.5% | 38.0% |
| 98593 | Vader | 1,676 | $57,341 | $338,100 | $1,161 | 7.4% | 33.3% |
| 98596 | Winlock | 7,276 | $75,750 | $364,900 | $1,184 | 7.8% | 34.8% |