Pe Ell, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98572
Lewis County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 797
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,013
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pe Ell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98572 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98572 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pe Ell, Lewis County, Washington, home to just 797 residents across 89.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98572 reports a modest median household income of $64,013 (30% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,859. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $288,500 (44% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $979; owner occupancy is 77.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, 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 98572.
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 98572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pe Ell, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98572.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 98572, Pe Ell, 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
797
Population
89.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98572?
37.5
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
0.1%
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?
$64,013
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$27,859
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98572 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Pe Ell, 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)
$64,013 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
326housing units
326
Total Housing Units
291
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,500
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$979
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 98572, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,589,000.
18
Businesses
130
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 16.7% |
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 98572, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 98572 in?
ZIP code 98572 (Pe Ell) 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 98572?
ZIP code 98572 in Pe Ell, WA has a population of 797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98572?
The median household income in ZIP 98572 is $64,013, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98572?
The median home value in ZIP 98572 is $288,500, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98572 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98572?
ZIP code 98572 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98572?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98572 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98572?
In ZIP code 98572, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 98572?
In ZIP code 98572, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98572 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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