98572 ZIP Code — Pe Ell, WA

Lewis County, Washington

ZIP code 98572 is located in Pe Ell, Washington, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 34.95 square miles and serves a population of 778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98572

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 $188,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $61,875. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

778
population
34.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98572 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pe Ell Acceptable
Pe Ell Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
98538 Curtis (5.1 mi) 98593 Vader (12.5 mi) 98532 Chehalis (13.6 mi) 98532 Chehalis (13.6 mi) 98581 Ryderwood (13.9 mi) 98596 Winlock (15.6 mi) 98647 Skamokawa (16.3 mi) 98612 Cathlamet (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 778
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 53
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 34.95 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 46.5094
Longitude -123.2287
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 33.8% 46.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 51.9% 32.8% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 18.5% 27.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 10.6%

Demographics & statistics

778
Population
22
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$61,875
Median household income
$26,994
Per capita income
$188,400
Median home value
$731
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
251
Housing units
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
36
20
5–9
18
19
10–14
17
47
15–19
41
27
20–24
23
43
25–34
37
49
35–44
43
30
45–54
26
38
55–59
34
19
60–64
17
64
65–74
56
10
75–84
8
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822228.5%
18 and over55671.5%
65 and over15319.7%
Median age36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%
Two or more races 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Other race 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White68184.8%
Two or more races8410.5%
Hispanic or Latino253.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander70.9%
Asian30.4%
Other race20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.8% 46.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 51.9% 32.8% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 18.5% 27.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 10.6%
Under $10k 7.4%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 2.3%
$25k–$35k 10.7%
$35k–$50k 17.8%
$50k–$75k 24.8%
$75k–$100k 19.1%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 1.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.4%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k2.3%
$25k–$35k10.7%
$35k–$50k17.8%
$50k–$75k24.8%
$75k–$100k19.1%
$100k–$150k15.8%
$150k–$200k1.0%
Median income$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%
$50k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 25.9%
$150k–$200k 19.4%
$200k–$300k 33.3%
$300k–$500k 5.6%
$500k–$1M 4.6%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$188,400
Median rent / month$731
Owner occupied72.5%
Renter occupied27.5%
Vacant10.5%
Single-family detached77.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.1%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.9%
2000–20094.2%
1990–199917.7%
1980–19895.7%
1970–197911.4%
1960–19692.4%
1950–195910.8%
1940–19495.4%
1939 or earlier41.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms26.7%
3 bedrooms56.8%
4 bedrooms9.9%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle22.5%
2 vehicles37.9%
3 or more39.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity68.1%
Propane / LP gas4.0%
Wood26.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13846.3%
Cohabiting couple196.4%
Male householder, no spouse10535.2%
Female householder, no spouse3612.1%
Households with children under 188428.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10836.2%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.6%27.2%
Married48.2%50.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed7.1%4.9%
Divorced22.1%17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 8.8%
HS graduate 33.5%
Some college, no degree 30.9%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.6%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool179.0%
Kindergarten168.5%
Elementary school5830.7%
High school8846.6%
College / grad school105.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.2%
Retail trade 13.4%
Agriculture & mining 12.3%
Transportation & utilities 11.1%
Education & healthcare 9.4%
Professional & management 8.0%
Other services 8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Construction 4.8%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Public administration 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service22.8%
Sales & office9.7%
Natural resources & construction14.2%
Production & transportation27.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.5%
Government16.5%
Self-employed19.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.7%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.0%
Work from home10.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%
Under 18 years 7.7%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 9.4%
Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.9%
Retirement income28.2%
Supplemental Security10.1%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP24.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.0%
High blood pressure32.4%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis29.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression26.6%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.5%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7212.9%
Disability%
Any disability20.3%
Under 188.6%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over62.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.7%
Public insurance40.6%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 195.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only70190.1%
Spanish91.3%
Other Indo-European91.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)76998.8%
Born in same state76998.8%
Born in different state56372.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen91.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8210.5%
Italian719.1%
Polish486.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab374.8%
English162.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.3%
Internet access94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98572

What city is ZIP code 98572 in?

ZIP code 98572 is primarily assigned to Pe Ell, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98572 in?

ZIP code 98572 falls within Lewis County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98572?

12% 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 98572 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 98572 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98572?

The median home value in ZIP code 98572 is $188,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 98572?

ZIP code 98572 has an estimated population of 778 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98572 in?

ZIP code 98572 observes the PST timezone.

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