98531 ZIP Code
Centralia, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98531 |
| City/Town: | Centralia |
| County: | Lewis |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,931 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,961 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,079 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,186 |
| Median Home Value: | $263,900 |
| Land Area: | 129.2 sq miles
334.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.7427, -122.9016 |
Population Information (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,931 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,973 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,958 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,693 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,612 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,655 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,536 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,538 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,129 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,984 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,702 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,992 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,781 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,294 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,369 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 646 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $263,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,038 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,186 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,588 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 598 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,626 | 62.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,962 | 37.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,897 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 887 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,592 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,743 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,824 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,096 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,460 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,295 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98531 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,961 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,161 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,079 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,939 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,243 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 658 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,792 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,513 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,860 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 862 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,920 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 219 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 121 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 348 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,491 | 5.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,774 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,796 | 10.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,597 | 17.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,692 | 13.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 232 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 647 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98531 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 524 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 627 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,130 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,108 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,221 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,812 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,544 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,642 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 559 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 421 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98531 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,086 | 71.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,658 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 151 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 301 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 219 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 553 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98531 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 440 | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,089 | 9.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 803 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 203 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,585 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 676 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 205 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 444 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 799 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,539 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,435 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 338 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 687 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,448 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,265 | 56.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,690 | 50.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,115 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98531 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,251 | 68.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,792 | 45.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,911 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,046 | 9.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 792 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,611 | 24.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98531 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,610 | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 460 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 273 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 650 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 445 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 164 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,001 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,565 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98531 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 522 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,304 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,911 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,206 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,022 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 756 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 575 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 567 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,304 | 20.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98531 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 270 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,172 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,617 | 32.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,724 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,094 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 309 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98531 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,634 | 15.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 106 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,366 | 79.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 466 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98531 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 613 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,558 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,134 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,283 | 31.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98531 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 368 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 462 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 409 | 6.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 994 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,780 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,862 | 28.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 658 | 9.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 93 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98531 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,550 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,038 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,588 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,965 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,555 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,031 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,389 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,955 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,033 | 38.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98531 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,378 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,802 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,302 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,862 | 17.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,905 | 28.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98531 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,922 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 445 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,713 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,129 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,322 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,990 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,650 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,563 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,323 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 283 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,945 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,095 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98531 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,659 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,867 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,125 | 55.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,722 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 789 | 20.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,957 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 227 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,974 | 869.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,974 | 869.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,974 | 869.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 200 | 88.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 10.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 40 | 17.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,294 | 570.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 37.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98531 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,238 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,900 | 86.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,338 | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,891 | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 136 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 299 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98531 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,588 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,917 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Centralia, WA98531