PlainZIP

Toledo, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98591

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

3,952
13/sq mi
$78,952
Median income
$471,100
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Toledo pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98591 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98591 covers 299.4 square miles in Toledo, Lewis County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,952 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98591 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,952 (13% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $34,590. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $471,100 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $684 a month; 86.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 98591 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lewis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 98591

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toledo, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98591.

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 98591, Toledo, 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

3,952

Population

299.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 98591?

48.6

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$78,952

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$34,590

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98591 ranks nationally

Toledo, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,952 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

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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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,591

Total Housing Units

1,470

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$471,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1984

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

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98591 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 218
2021 +16.6% 255
2022 +14.5% 291
2023 -2.7% 284
2024 +13.4% 322

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 98591, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,139,000.

79

Businesses

580

Employees

$28.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 20.3%
Accommodation and food services 12 15.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 12.7%
Retail trade 6 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.3%
Manufacturing 4 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.1%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%

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 98591 vs 98542 →

ZIP 98591 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 98591 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 98591 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 98591 ranks #3 of 4 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
98542 Ethel, WA 656 5.8 mi
98645 Silverlake, WA 1,429 8.2 mi
98582 Salkum, WA 611 7.9 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
98570 standard
Onalaska, WA
Pop: 3,889
98564 standard
Mossyrock, WA
Pop: 2,459
98356 standard
Morton, WA
Pop: 2,149

Related Areas

Lewis County Toledo, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98591 in? ▼
ZIP code 98591 (Toledo) 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 98591? ▼
ZIP code 98591 in Toledo, WA has a population of 3,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98591? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98591 is $78,952, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98591? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98591 is $471,100, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98591? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98591 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98591? ▼
ZIP code 98591 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98591? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98591 are: Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (12), Transportation and warehousing (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98591? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98591 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 98591? ▼
In ZIP code 98591, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98591? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98591 is 36.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98591? ▼
In ZIP code 98591, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98591? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98591 is 6.9% 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.