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Longview, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98632

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

49,205
147/sq mi
$66,305
Median income
$379,200
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Longview pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
147
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98632 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, with 49,205 residents across 335.0 square miles, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98632 reports a modest median household income of $66,305 (27% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,695. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $379,200 (26% below the state average), median rent at $1,172 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 98632 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cowlitz 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 98632

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longview, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98632.

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 98632, Longview, 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

49,205

Population

335.0

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98632?

40.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$66,305

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$36,695

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98632 ranks nationally

Longview, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,305 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,781

Total Housing Units

20,613

Occupied Units

1,168

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$379,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,172

Median Rent

1970

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98632 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 211
2021 +17.1% 247
2022 +15.1% 284
2023 -1.0% 281
2024 +6.2% 299

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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 98632, employing approximately 19,935 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,208,456,000.

1,162

Businesses

19,935

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 170 14.6%
Retail trade 167 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 133 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 117 10.1%
Construction 114 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 6.3%
Finance and insurance 63 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 5.3%
Wholesale trade 50 4.3%
Manufacturing 44 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 2.7%
Information 18 1.6%
Educational services 14 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
98581 Ryderwood, WA 424 9.7 mi

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Related Areas

Cowlitz County Longview, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98632 in? ▼
ZIP code 98632 (Longview) 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 98632? ▼
ZIP code 98632 in Longview, WA has a population of 49,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98632? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98632 is $66,305, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98632? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98632 is $379,200, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98632? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98632 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98632? ▼
ZIP code 98632 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 19,935 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98632? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98632 are: Health care and social assistance (170), Retail trade (167), Other services (except public administration) (133). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98632? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98632 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 98632? ▼
In ZIP code 98632, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 98632? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98632 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98632? ▼
In ZIP code 98632, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98632? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98632 is 14.8% 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.