98582 ZIP Code — Salkum, WA

Lewis County, Washington

ZIP code 98582 is located in Salkum, Washington, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 5.84 square miles and serves a population of 236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98582

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 household income is $82,178. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98582 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

236

population

5.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98582 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98582

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98582. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salkum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98542 Ethel (3.3 mi) 98570 Onalaska (5 mi) 98591 Toledo (5.8 mi) 98533 Cinebar (8.4 mi) 98585 Silver Creek (8.6 mi) 98564 Mossyrock (10.9 mi) 98596 Winlock (11.7 mi) 98593 Vader (17.3 mi) 98532 Chehalis (17.6 mi) 98532 Chehalis (17.6 mi) 98611 Castle Rock (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	236
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	5.84 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	46.5118
Longitude	-122.6589
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	50.0%	46.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	18.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

236

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$82,178

Median household income

$60,195

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	6.8%
18 and over	220	93.2%
65 and over	36	15.3%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	236	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	46.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	18.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 46.8%

$100k–$150k 39.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	46.8%
$100k–$150k	39.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
Median income	$82,178

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.8%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	36.9%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	36.9%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.5%
Fuel oil	46.8%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	18.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	79	56.0%
Female householder, no spouse	30	21.3%
Households with children under 18	8	5.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	25.5%
Average household size	1.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	8.2%
Married	17.7%	42.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	49.0%	49.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	53.3%
High school	6	20.0%
College / grad school	8	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 58.1%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 9.0%

Public administration 5.2%

Construction 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	74.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	23.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.2%
Public insurance	15.3%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	236	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)	236	100.0%
Born in same state	236	100.0%
Born in different state	45	19.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	18.2%
French	36	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98582

What city is ZIP code 98582 in?

ZIP code 98582 is primarily assigned to Salkum, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98582 in?

ZIP code 98582 falls within Lewis County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98582?

4% 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 98582 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 98582 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98582?

ZIP code 98582 has an estimated population of 236 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98582?

The median household income in ZIP code 98582 is $82,178, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98582 in?

ZIP code 98582 observes the PST timezone.