Woodland, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98674

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

12,029
56/sq mi
$94,245
Median income
$538,000
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98674 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98674 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.8 square miles in Woodland, Cowlitz County, Washington. The area is home to 12,029 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 98674 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98674 sits at $94,245 (4% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,837. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $538,000 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,261 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98674 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cowlitz County, so you can benchmark 98674 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 98674

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98674.

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 98674, Woodland, 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

12,029

Population

214.8

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98674?

34.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$94,245

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$36,837

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98674 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,245 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,972

Total Housing Units

5,844

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$538,000

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,261

Median Rent

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98674 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 213
2021 +14.1% 244
2022 +14.3% 278
2023 +3.2% 287
2024 +0.9% 290

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 386 business establishments in ZIP 98674, employing approximately 5,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,396,000.

386

Businesses

5,794

Employees

$333.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 85 22.0%
Retail trade 43 11.1%
Manufacturing 42 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 32 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 23 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.4%
Wholesale trade 19 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 17 4.4%
Finance and insurance 10 2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.8%
Information 5 1.3%
Educational services 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 98674 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 98674 ranks #2 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 98674 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 98674 ranks #5 of 5 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
98629 La Center, WA 8,364 4.9 mi
98625 Kalama, WA 6,133 7.5 mi
98642 Ridgefield, WA 15,696 9.9 mi
97018 Columbia City, OR 1,952 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98674 in?
ZIP code 98674 (Woodland) 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 98674?
ZIP code 98674 in Woodland, WA has a population of 12,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98674?
The median household income in ZIP 98674 is $94,245, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98674?
The median home value in ZIP 98674 is $538,000, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98674?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98674 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98674?
ZIP code 98674 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 5,794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98674?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98674 are: Construction (85), Retail trade (43), Manufacturing (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98674?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98674 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 98674?
In ZIP code 98674, 47.6% 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 98674?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98674 is 27.6 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 98674?
In ZIP code 98674, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98674?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98674 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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