98612 ZIP Code — Cathlamet, WA

Wahkiakum County, Washington

ZIP code 98612 is located in Cathlamet, Washington, within Wahkiakum County. It covers approximately 101.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $343,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,400. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98612 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,283

population

101.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cathlamet	Acceptable
Cathlamet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98647 Skamokawa (6.1 mi) 98581 Ryderwood (12.3 mi) 98643 Rosburg (14.2 mi) 98632 Longview (14.5 mi) 97016 Clatskanie (15.3 mi) 98572 Pe Ell (17.7 mi) 98638 Naselle (17.7 mi) 98538 Curtis (18.1 mi) 98593 Vader (19.5 mi) 97103 Astoria (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,283
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	101.08 sq mi
Water area	9.92 sq mi
Latitude	46.2648
Longitude	-123.3385
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	38.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	24.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,283

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$63,400

Median household income

$31,907

Per capita income

$343,700

Median home value

$1,105

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,345

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

107

10–14

103

15–19

109

20–24

25–34

161

35–44

170

185

45–54

196

55–59

176

60–64

186

325

65–74

343

169

75–84

179

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	18.3%
18 and over	2,683	81.7%
65 and over	1,119	34.1%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 5.7%

Two or more races 5%

Asian 2.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,764	78%
Hispanic or Latino	259	7.3%
Other race	202	5.7%
Two or more races	178	5%
Asian	95	2.7%
Black or African American	30	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	38.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	24.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$63,400

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 18.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$343,700
Median rent / month	$1,105
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.7%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	11.8%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	880	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	55	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	221	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	258	18.2%
Households with children under 18	375	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	739	52.3%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	12.7%
Married	62.6%	64.9%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%
Widowed	3.7%	12.2%
Divorced	12.2%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	7.0%
Kindergarten	43	7.4%
Elementary school	263	45.0%
High school	146	25.0%
College / grad school	91	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Construction 16.1%

Public administration 10.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.6%
Retirement income	39.3%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,210	97.8%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,125	95.2%
Born in same state	3,115	94.9%
Born in different state	1,273	38.8%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	158	4.8%
Not a US citizen	59	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	565	17.2%
Polish	248	7.6%
Arab	234	7.1%
Italian	186	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	1.4%
German	17	0.5%
Dutch	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	97.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98612

What city is ZIP code 98612 in?

ZIP code 98612 is primarily assigned to Cathlamet, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98612 in?

ZIP code 98612 falls within Wahkiakum County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98612 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 98612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98612 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 98612 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 98612 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 98612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98612 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 98612 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98612 in?

ZIP code 98612 observes the PST timezone.