ZIP Code 98542 -- Ethel, WA
Lewis | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 7x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 98542
ZIP code 98542 in Ethel, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 625. The median household income is $52,963, which is This is 29% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $372,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 7x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 119.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.70 years. Approximately 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lewis, WA.
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This is 29% below the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 98542 is 19.8% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98542
ZIP code 98542 (Ethel, WA) has a total population of 625 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.70 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 98542 is $52,963 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 29% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 98542 is primarily located in Ethel, Washington (WA). It falls within Lewis County.
The median home value in ZIP code 98542 is $372,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
The median age in ZIP code 98542 is 40.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 98542 has a cost of living index of 119.78 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 98542, 9.92% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 0.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98542 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 3.59% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.