98531 ZIP Code – Centralia, Washington
ZIP code 98531 is a large ZIP code located in Centralia, Washington, within Lewis County with a population of approximately 26,931 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $57,961, which is below the Washington average and below the national figure. At $263,900, median home values run near the national average, with 65.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,038 is near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.9%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.0%, above the national average. An estimated 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 38.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98530, 98544, 98589.
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ZIP 98531 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98531 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $263k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,038 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.1% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98530 – Bucoda
- 98544 – Galvin
- 98589 – Tenino
- 98532 – Chehalis
- 98579 – Rochester
- 98565 – Napavine
- 98576 – Rainier
- 98556 – Littlerock
- 98570 – Onalaska
- 98512 – Olympia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98530 | BUCODA | 558 | $61,719 |
| 98544 | GALVIN | 7 | Not provided |
| 98589 | TENINO | 7,448 | $87,198 |
| 98532 | CHEHALIS | 26,624 | $80,985 |
| 98579 | ROCHESTER | 14,259 | $91,493 |