98616 ZIP Code — Cougar, WA
Cowlitz County, Washington
ZIP code 98616 is located in Cougar, Washington, within Cowlitz County. It covers approximately 113.48 square miles and serves a population of 79 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
79
population
113.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98616 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98616
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cougar | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98603 Ariel (8.3 mi)
98601 Amboy (8.9 mi)
98649 Toutle (13.3 mi)
98674 Woodland (17.3 mi)
98675 Yacolt (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 79 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 113.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.0850 |
| Longitude | -122.3029 |
| 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 | 42.2% | 43.2% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 32.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.7% | 19.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
79
Population
1
People per sq mi
57.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$37,522
Per capita income
$431,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
397
Housing units
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
5
5
20–24
5
6
25–34
5
6
55–59
5
12
65–74
12
6
75–84
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 13.9% |
| 18 and over | 68 | 86.1% |
| 65 and over | 36 | 45.6% |
| Median age | 57.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 98.7% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 43.2% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 32.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.7% | 19.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.2% | 10.6% |
$25k–$35k
27.5%
$35k–$50k
32.5%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 27.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 32.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.0%
$300k–$500k
57.5%
$1M+
12.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $431,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 89.9% |
| Single-family detached | 93.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 57.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 30.0% |
| Wood | 57.5% |
| Solar | 12.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 57.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 2.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24 | 60.0% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 42.5% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 57.5% | 42.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
60.3%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
50.0%
Manufacturing
27.3%
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.7% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 50.0% |
| Production & transportation | 27.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 50.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.0% |
| Retirement income | 2.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 16.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 2.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.1% |
| Public insurance | 45.6% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 68 | 86.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 79 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 79 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 55 | 69.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 35 | 44.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.6% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98616
What city is ZIP code 98616 in?
ZIP code 98616 is primarily assigned to Cougar, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98616 in?
ZIP code 98616 falls within Cowlitz County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98616 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 98616 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 98616 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 98616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98616?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 98616 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 98616 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 98616 in?
ZIP code 98616 observes the PST timezone.