PlainZIP

Morton, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98356

Lewis County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,149
8/sq mi
$60,060
Median income
$308,500
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98356 covers 258.9 square miles in Morton, Lewis County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,149 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98356 reports a modest median household income of $60,060 (34% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,042. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 14.1%. Housing costs here run $308,500 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,084 a month; 79.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lewis County, so you can benchmark 98356 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 98356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morton, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98356.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98356, Morton, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,149

Population

258.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98356?

57.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,060

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$32,042

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98356 ranks nationally

Morton, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,060 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,045

Total Housing Units

962

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$308,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98356 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.5% 233
2021 +16.8% 272
2022 +19.1% 324
2023 +4.8% 340
2024 +10.0% 374

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 98356, employing approximately 935 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,683,000.

66

Businesses

935

Employees

$59.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 19.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 13.6%
Manufacturing 5 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.1%
Finance and insurance 4 6.1%
Construction 3 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98356 vs 98564 →

ZIP 98356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98356 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98356 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98564 Mossyrock, WA 2,459 10.0 mi
98533 Cinebar, WA 609 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lewis County

98531 standard
Centralia, WA
Pop: 24,121
98532 standard
Chehalis, WA
Pop: 23,596
98596 standard
Winlock, WA
Pop: 6,524
98591 standard
Toledo, WA
Pop: 3,952
98570 standard
Onalaska, WA
Pop: 3,889
98564 standard
Mossyrock, WA
Pop: 2,459

Related Areas

Lewis County Morton, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98356 in? ▼
ZIP code 98356 (Morton) is located in Lewis County, Washington. Lewis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98356? ▼
ZIP code 98356 in Morton, WA has a population of 2,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98356? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98356 is $60,060, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98356? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98356 is $308,500, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98356? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98356 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98356? ▼
ZIP code 98356 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 935 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98356? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98356 are: Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98356? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98356 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98356? ▼
In ZIP code 98356, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98356? ▼
In ZIP code 98356, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98356? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98356 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.