98539 ZIP Code — Doty, WA
Lewis County, Washington
ZIP code 98539 is located in Doty, Washington, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 0.49 square miles and serves a population of 159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
159
population
0.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98539 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98539
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Doty | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 159 |
| Population density | 324 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.6384 |
| Longitude | -123.2812 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
159
Population
324
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$80,625
Median household income
$33,713
Per capita income
$221,400
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
65
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
8
4
15–19
4
3
20–24
4
25
25–34
25
5
35–44
5
13
45–54
14
5
55–59
5
4
60–64
4
7
65–74
7
4
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 135 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.4%
Two or more races
7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 87.4% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 5% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
15.1%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
8.2%
$75k–$100k
27.4%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 15.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $80,625 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
27.4%
$300k–$500k
11.3%
$500k–$1M
16.1%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,000 |
| Owner occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter occupied | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 73.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 64.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.5% |
| 3 or more | 65.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 83.6% |
| Wood | 16.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29 | 39.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 23 | 31.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 11.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 25 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 46.3% |
| Married | 42.9% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 15.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
31.3%
Some college, no degree
40.6%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
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 | 21 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
28.0%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Transportation & utilities
15.1%
Retail trade
12.9%
Other services
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Professional & management
5.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Construction
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.4% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.7% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 23.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 17.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
22.6%
Under 18 years
33.3%
18 and over
20.7%
Married-couple families
27.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.7% |
| Retirement income | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 143 | 89.9% |
| 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) | 159 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 159 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 132 | 83.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 24 | 15.1% |
| Arab | 24 | 15.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 22 | 13.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98539
What city is ZIP code 98539 in?
ZIP code 98539 is primarily assigned to Doty, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98539 in?
ZIP code 98539 falls within Lewis County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98539?
23% of residents in ZIP code 98539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98539?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 98539 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 98539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 98539?
ZIP code 98539 has an estimated population of 159 residents, with a density of 327 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98539 in?
ZIP code 98539 observes the PST timezone.