ZIP Code 98531, WA
Living in 98531
Bikeability18
Walkability41
Commute63
Public Transit17
Affordability80
Public Safety71
Airports97
Hospitals43
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$176kMedian Home Value+$1.5k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$718Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas15%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98531
United States45
Washington38
Lewis County24
Property Crime in 98531
United States48
Washington70
Lewis County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 11 | 25 |
| Feb | 39 | 8 | 19 |
| Mar | 42 | 8 | 19 |
| Apr | 45 | 5 | 13 |
| May | 51 | 4 | 5 |
| Jun | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| Jul | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 7 | 4 |
| Nov | 41 | 12 | 25 |
| Dec | 36 | 11 | 26 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98531
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98531, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98531, WA
Centralia Christian School
3 miles, SW
St Joseph School
6 miles, SW
The Phoenix Rising School
16 miles, NE
Olympia Waldorf School
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98531, WA
Saint Martin's University
22 miles, N
The Evergreen State College
24 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
36 miles, NE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
42 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98531, WA
Providence Centralia Hospital
4 miles, W
Capital Medical Center
22 miles, N
Providence St Peter Hospital
22 miles, N
Summit Pacific Medical Center-Swing Bed Unit
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98531, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
57 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
80 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
143 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
181 miles, S