City

Ethel, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Washington

👥686Population
💰$61,818Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$415,700Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓12.5%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
18–24
28%
25–44
10%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads12.5% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (9.7%)
HS Graduate197 (50.4%)
Some College36 (9.2%)
Associates71 (18.2%)
Bachelors27 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree22 (5.6%)

Education

No HS: 9.7%HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 5.6%Edu
No HS9.7%
HS Grad50.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$300k–$500k
69%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,818 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$415,700 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
59%
About Ethel, WA

Ethel is a city in Washington, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 686 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Ethel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,818 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ethel is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $415,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ethel is less-educated. 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Ethel, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Ethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98542 686 $61,818 $415,700 $583 0.0% 12.5% 67.9%