ZIP Code 98542 - Ethel Washington
Overview
ZIP Code 98542 is located in Ethel Washington. 98542 is entirely within Lewis County. Regionally, 98542 is located in Metro Seattle-Tacoma.
ZIP Code 98542 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ethel |
| Primary County | Lewis County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 708 |
| Area Code(s) | 360 / 564 |
| Current Time | PDT |
ZIP Code 98542 Map
98542 Demographics
98542 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98542 is White. The current unemployment level in 98542 is 5.1%.
| Population | 708 |
| Population Growth Rate | 19.68% |
| Population Density | 71 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 179 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,929 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $180,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.11% |
98542 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 669 | 99.11% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 55 | 14.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 30 | 8.04% |
| High School Diploma | 165 | 44.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 23 | 6.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 74 | 19.84% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 6.17% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
98542 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.52968216, -122.72525024 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Metro Seattle-Tacoma |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Centralia, WA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 10 Square Miles |
98542 Schools
| School Districts in 98542 | |
| Elementary Schools in 98542 | |
| Middle Schools in 98542 | |
| High Schools in 98542 |
98542 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 2i - Cowlitz/Newaukum Prairie Floodplains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||