Packwood, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98361
Lewis County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,158
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $292,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Packwood pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98361 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98361 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Packwood, Lewis County, Washington, home to just 1,158 residents across 1158.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 98361, but per-capita income is $48,390. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $292,700 (43% below the average Washington ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98361.
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 98361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Packwood, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98361.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 98361, Packwood, 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
1,158
Population
1158.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98361?
63.5
Median Age
35.2%
Male
64.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$48,390
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
1,480housing units
1,480
Total Housing Units
236
Occupied Units
1,244
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,700
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 98361, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,710,000.
27
Businesses
158
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 29.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 18.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 14.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98361, 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 (1,158 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98361 in?
ZIP code 98361 (Packwood) 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 98361?
ZIP code 98361 in Packwood, WA has a population of 1,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98361?
The median home value in ZIP 98361 is $292,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98361 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98361?
ZIP code 98361 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98361 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98361?
In ZIP code 98361, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98361 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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