98626 ZIP Code
Kelso, Washington
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98626 |
| City/Town: | Kelso |
| County: | Cowlitz |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,000 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,423 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,385 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,755 |
| Median Home Value: | $310,500 |
| Land Area: | 134.6 sq miles
348.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.1722, -122.7735 |
Population Information (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,000 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,982 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,018 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,597 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,857 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,859 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,780 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,497 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,495 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,469 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,506 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,020 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,801 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,435 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,111 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 573 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $310,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,079 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,755 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,336 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 419 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,197 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,139 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,410 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 734 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,150 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,837 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,768 | 31.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,225 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,977 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 719 | 3.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98626 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,423 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,505 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,116 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,385 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,540 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,619 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 911 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,697 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,521 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,525 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 553 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,685 | 87.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 191 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 704 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 392 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 35 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 422 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,571 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 992 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,502 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,079 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 360 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98626 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 478 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 160 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 730 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 822 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,421 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,108 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,641 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,810 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 675 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 491 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98626 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,614 | 82.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 941 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 620 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98626 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 162 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 948 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,081 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 112 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,725 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 806 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 398 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,182 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,132 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 946 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 515 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 494 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,126 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,426 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,388 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,854 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98626 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,708 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,752 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,643 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 793 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 476 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,942 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98626 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,805 | 72.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 239 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 347 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 414 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 267 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 213 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 442 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 976 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98626 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 507 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,243 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,548 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 916 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,594 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,244 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,033 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 770 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,876 | 17.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98626 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 194 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 837 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,659 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,164 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,507 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 394 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98626 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 435 | 4.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 70 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,879 | 85.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 764 | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 101 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98626 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 408 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,737 | 26.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,205 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,986 | 28.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98626 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 468 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 298 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 213 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 689 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,710 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,008 | 41.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 747 | 10.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98626 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,645 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $544 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,079 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,336 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,172 | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,785 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,772 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,224 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,355 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,024 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98626 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,059 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,762 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,464 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 350 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,246 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,993 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98626 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,223 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 412 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,948 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,284 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,248 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,587 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,102 | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,980 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,203 | 19.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 447 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,492 | 67.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,264 | 24.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98626 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,793 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,919 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,521 | 64.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,272 | 32.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 683 | 17.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 126 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,949 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 298 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,051 | 352.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,051 | 352.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,051 | 352.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 74 | 24.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 6.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 646 | 216.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 89 | 29.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98626 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,403 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,792 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,611 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,077 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 124 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 392 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98626 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,336 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,753 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Kelso, WA98626