City

Salkum, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Washington

👥366Population
💰$86,117Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂58.4Median Age
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 8.2%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic8.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
25–44
9%
45–64
65%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate31 (11.2%)
Some College110 (39.7%)
Associates45 (16.2%)
Bachelors26 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree65 (23.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.2%Some College: 39.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
HS Grad11.2%
Some College39.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,117 ▲ 13% above avg
Total Housing Units240
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
20%
$75k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
72%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Salkum, WA

Salkum is a city in Washington, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 366 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.4 years.

Economically, Salkum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,117 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Salkum is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salkum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98582 366 $86,117 0.0% 32.9% 100.0%