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ZIP Code 98616

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

150
0/sq mi
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 98616 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cougar, Cowlitz County, Washington, home to just 150 residents across 500.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 98616, but per-capita income is $45,288. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 98616's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 98616, Cougar, 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

150

Population

500.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98616?

66.0

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$45,288

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 9.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

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

What does housing look like?

439

Total Housing Units

119

Occupied Units

320

Vacant Units

1.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 98616, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $911,000.

8

Businesses

18

Employees

$911K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 37.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98616 in?
ZIP code 98616 (Cougar) is located in Cowlitz County, Washington. Cowlitz County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cowlitz-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98616?
ZIP code 98616 in Cougar, WA has a population of 150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98616 is White at 99.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98616?
ZIP code 98616 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98616?
In ZIP code 98616, 9.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% 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 98616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98616 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.