Kalama, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98625

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

6,133
29/sq mi
$116,435
Median income
$513,200
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98625 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98625 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 208.6 square miles in Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington. The area is home to 6,133 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 98625 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98625 sits at $116,435 (28% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $46,991. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $513,200 (0% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98625 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cowlitz County, so you can benchmark 98625 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 98625

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98625.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98625, Kalama, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,133

Population

208.6

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98625?

48.8

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$116,435

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$46,991

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98625 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,435 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,156

Total Housing Units

2,915

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$513,200

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98625 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 206
2021 +16.1% 239
2022 +14.7% 274
2023 -1.5% 270
2024 -3.2% 262

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 135 business establishments in ZIP 98625, employing approximately 1,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,681,000.

135

Businesses

1,329

Employees

$103.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 16 11.8%
Manufacturing 13 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.6%
Wholesale trade 11 8.2%
Retail trade 11 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 3.7%
Information 3 2.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 98625 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 98625 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 98625 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 98625 ranks the highest 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
98674 Woodland, WA 12,029 7.5 mi
98626 Kelso, WA 24,523 8.2 mi
97018 Columbia City, OR 1,952 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cowlitz County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98625 in?
ZIP code 98625 (Kalama) 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 98625?
ZIP code 98625 in Kalama, WA has a population of 6,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98625?
The median household income in ZIP 98625 is $116,435, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98625?
The median home value in ZIP 98625 is $513,200, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98625 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98625?
ZIP code 98625 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98625 are: Construction (17), Accommodation and food services (16), Manufacturing (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98625?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98625 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 98625?
In ZIP code 98625, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 98625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98625 is 28.9 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 98625?
In ZIP code 98625, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98625 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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