ZIP Code 98616

ZIP code 98616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 500.0 square miles in Cougar, Cowlitz County, Washington. The area is home to 150 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98616 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98616 sits at —, while per-capita income is $45,288. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98616 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →