98542 ZIP Code – Ethel, Washington
Located in Ethel, Washington, ZIP code 98542 is a small ZIP code within Lewis County with a population of approximately 708 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $80,875, which is near the Washington average and near the national figure. Median home values of $363,800 are above the national average, with 76.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing).
An estimated 18.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 47.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98582, 98591, 98570.
ZIP Code 98542 Data
Population
708
Median Household Income
$80,875
Median Home Value
$363,800
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
47.5
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.2%
County
Lewis County
State
Washington
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ZIP 98542 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98542 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 708 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $363k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.2% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98582 – Salkum
- 98591 – Toledo
- 98570 – Onalaska
- 98565 – Napavine
- 98596 – Winlock
- 98585 – Silver Creek
- 98645 – Silverlake
- 98564 – Mossyrock
- 98593 – Vader
- 98532 – Chehalis
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98582 | SALKUM | 236 | $82,178 |
| 98591 | TOLEDO | 3,667 | $78,065 |
| 98570 | ONALASKA | 4,417 | $67,996 |
| 98565 | NAPAVINE | 432 | $41,333 |
| 98596 | WINLOCK | 7,483 | $75,685 |