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 Low-density area
- $60,060
- Median income Below-median income area
- $308,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98356 (Morton, WA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.8 in 2023 to 373.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,042. Unemployment is 14.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $308,500 (40% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,084; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lewis County, so 98356 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 98356?
57.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,042
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98356 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Morton, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,060 14th percentile higher than 14% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,045housing units
1,045
Total Housing Units
962
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$308,500
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 98564
Mossyrock (98564)
2,459 residents
- 98356
Morton (98356)
2,149 residents
- 98533 609
Cinebar (98533)
609 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98356 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98564
Mossyrock (98564)
$60,147 median income
- 98356
Morton (98356)
$60,060 median income
- 98533
Cinebar (98533)
$39,208 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98356, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,149 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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