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Lewis County
Packwood, WA
98361
98361 ZIP Code — Packwood, WA
Lewis County, Washington
ZIP code 98361 is located in
Packwood ,
Washington ,
within Lewis County .
It covers approximately 344.88 square miles and serves a population of
420 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 360/564 .
About ZIP code 98361
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,208. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 98361 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
420
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
344.88 sq mi
Water area
2.71 sq mi
Latitude
46.6871
Longitude
-121.6809
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
360/564
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
46.0%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
38.6%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
18.5%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$55,208
Median household income
$256,900
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 420 100.0% 65 and over 199 47.4% Median age 63.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 386 85% Hispanic or Latino 34 7.5% Two or more races 34 7.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
46.0%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
38.6%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
18.5%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 11.4% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 14.4% $35k–$50k 9.2% $50k–$75k 28.0% $100k–$150k 10.7% $200k+ 11.8% Median income $55,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $256,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.9% Renter occupied 8.1% Vacant 80.4% Single-family detached 84.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.9% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 21.4% 1960–1969 15.0% 1950–1959 14.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 7.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 18.3% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 0.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 25.1% 2 vehicles 36.5% 3 or more 35.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 68.3% Propane / LP gas 11.4% Wood 20.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 123 45.4% Cohabiting couple 23 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 34 12.5% Female householder, no spouse 91 33.6% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 130 48.0% Average household size 1.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 10.4% Married 68.3% 52.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.7% 25.4% Divorced 25.0% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
36.9%
Graduate / professional
21.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.7% Bachelor's or higher 33.8%
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
Education & healthcare
41.8%
Transportation & utilities
16.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Professional & management
11.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 60.6% Service 13.9% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 8.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.8% Government 41.8% Self-employed 3.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 29.8% Carpool 29.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 26.9% Other means 13.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.0% Retirement income 48.0% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 42.3% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 36.7% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 9.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 22.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.1% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 86 20.5%
Disability % Any disability 25.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.7% 65 and over 35.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.3% Public insurance 62.4% No insurance 10.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 420 100.0% 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) 420 100.0% Born in same state 420 100.0% Born in different state 241 57.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 75 17.9% Italian 56 13.3% Polish 44 10.5%
Ancestry Count % English 29 6.9% German 23 5.5% Arab 18 4.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 64.5% Internet access 95.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98361
What city is ZIP code 98361 in?
ZIP code 98361 is primarily assigned to Packwood, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98361 in?
ZIP code 98361 falls within Lewis County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98361 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 98361 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 98361 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 98361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 98361 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 98361 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 98361 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 98361 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 98361 in?
ZIP code 98361 observes the PST timezone.
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