ZIP Code 98596, WA
Living in 98596
Bikeability14
Walkability19
Commute27
Public Transit24
Affordability61
Public Safety82
Airports96
Hospitals49
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation+340 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
76%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value+$6.6k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$775Median Monthly Rent+$176 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98596
United States45
Washington38
Lewis County24
Property Crime in 98596
United States48
Washington70
Lewis County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 11 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Apr | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 12 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 11 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98596
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Coastal Flooding6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98596, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98596, WA
St Joseph School
11 miles, N
Centralia Christian School
14 miles, N
Journey Christian School
21 miles, S
Montessori Childrens House of Long View
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98596, WA
Saint Martin's University
38 miles, N
The Evergreen State College
40 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
51 miles, NE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
57 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98596, WA
Providence Centralia Hospital
15 miles, N
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
25 miles, S
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
32 miles, E
Capital Medical Center
38 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98596, WA
Portland International Airport
65 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
73 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
160 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
164 miles, S