98585 ZIP Code — Silver Creek, WA

Lewis County, Washington

ZIP code 98585 is located in Silver Creek, Washington, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 22.50 square miles and serves a population of 580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98585

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,712. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 62% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 98585 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

580

population

22.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silver Creek	Acceptable
Silver Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98533 Cinebar (4.2 mi) 98564 Mossyrock (6.1 mi) 98582 Salkum (8.6 mi) 98570 Onalaska (10.1 mi) 98542 Ethel (11.3 mi) 98356 Morton (12.3 mi) 98591 Toledo (14 mi) 98355 Mineral (15.7 mi) 98336 Glenoma (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	580
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	22.50 sq mi
Water area	2.35 sq mi
Latitude	46.5515
Longitude	-122.4876
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	49.3%	46.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	18.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

580

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$69,712

Median household income

$36,913

Per capita income

$338,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

242

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	13.3%
18 and over	503	86.7%
65 and over	215	37.1%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	569	98.1%
Two or more races	11	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	46.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	18.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 24.4%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	24.4%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$69,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 58.4%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.9%
Wood	20.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	63	22.6%
Male householder, no spouse	10	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	95	34.1%
Households with children under 18	35	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	61.6%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	0.0%
Married	54.7%	43.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.7%
Divorced	29.6%	46.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 27.0%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	39.0%
High school	47	61.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.9%

Professional & management 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Education & healthcare 7.8%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	3.4%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	56.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.6%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	75.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.2%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	580	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)	580	100.0%
Born in same state	570	98.3%
Born in different state	441	76.0%
Foreign born	10	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	14%
Italian	60	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	1.7%
Polish	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98585

What city is ZIP code 98585 in?

ZIP code 98585 is primarily assigned to Silver Creek, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98585 in?

ZIP code 98585 falls within Lewis County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98585 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 98585 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98585 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 98585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98585?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98585?

The median home value in ZIP code 98585 is $338,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 98585 in?

ZIP code 98585 observes the PST timezone.