ZIP Code 98542, WA
Living in 98542
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
6
Public Transit
1
Affordability
60
Public Safety
86
Airports
96
Hospitals
48
Colleges
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
615
Population
-71 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+23 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
95%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian4%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate49%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household95%
Householder living alone5%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$5.7k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
43 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$298k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
50%
Built 2000 or Later
$627
Median Monthly Rent
+$192 (2010–19)
81%
Owner-Occupied
+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later16%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K41%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
LP gas11%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98542
United States45
Washington38
Lewis County24
Property Crime in 98542
United States48
Washington70
Lewis County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 10 | 3 |
| Feb | 42 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 7 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 11 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 9 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98542
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding23
Coastal Flooding6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98542, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98542, WA
St Joseph School
12 miles, NW
Centralia Christian School
15 miles, NW
Journey Christian School
24 miles, S
Montessori Childrens House of Long View
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98542, WA
Saint Martin's University
36 miles, N
The Evergreen State College
39 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
46 miles, N
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98542, WA
Providence Centralia Hospital
16 miles, NW
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
24 miles, E
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
28 miles, S
Capital Medical Center
36 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98542, WA
Portland International Airport
65 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
68 miles, N
Bellingham International Airport
157 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
167 miles, S