98532 ZIP Code
Chehalis, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98532 |
| City/Town: | Chehalis |
| County: | Lewis |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,624 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,985 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,066 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,315 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,400 |
| Land Area: | 311.6 sq miles
807.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.6263, -123.0527 |
Population Information (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,624 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,077 | 52.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,547 | 47.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,394 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,454 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,006 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,890 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,395 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,033 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,425 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,455 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,512 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,945 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,007 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,521 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 587 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,023 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,315 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,634 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 681 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,258 | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,376 | 24.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,485 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 418 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 942 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,301 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,372 | 29.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,318 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,662 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,472 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,985 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,238 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,233 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,066 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,504 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,635 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 834 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,986 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,390 | 72.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,541 | 21.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 696 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,958 | 86.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 228 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 458 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 65 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 462 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,333 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,547 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,168 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,608 | 6.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 148 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 403 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98532 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 255 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 267 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 630 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 620 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,131 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,523 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,587 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,952 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 966 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 703 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98532 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,911 | 76.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,041 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 362 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,023 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98532 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 377 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 904 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 921 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 206 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,408 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,330 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 98 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 637 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 754 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,704 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 568 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 638 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,090 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 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 (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,659 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,818 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,175 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,587 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98532 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,146 | 74.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,879 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,691 | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 553 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 304 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,191 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98532 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,618 | 73.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 79 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 185 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 172 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 234 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 236 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 639 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,106 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98532 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 824 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,550 | 15.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,792 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,077 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,874 | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 471 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 660 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 419 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,575 | 15.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98532 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 439 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 623 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,856 | 18.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,564 | 53.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,409 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 424 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98532 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 921 | 9.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 358 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,258 | 75.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 942 | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 108 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98532 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 497 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,961 | 20.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,424 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,752 | 38.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98532 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 233 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 128 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 230 | 3.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 515 | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,335 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,481 | 48.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,180 | 16.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 156 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,866 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $584 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,023 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,634 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,534 | 57.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,914 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,637 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,642 | 17.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,970 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,662 | 38.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98532 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,545 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,699 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,997 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 369 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,289 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,180 | 18.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98532 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,083 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 280 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,694 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,720 | 28.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,093 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,540 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,085 | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,246 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,351 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 254 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,820 | 41.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,277 | 52.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98532 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,958 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,514 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,698 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,790 | 50.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,499 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 255 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,125 | 441.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,125 | 441.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,125 | 441.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 167 | 65.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 554 | 217.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 72 | 28.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98532 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,230 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,600 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,630 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,090 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 290 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 237 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98532 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,634 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,013 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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