98591 ZIP Code — Toledo, WA

Lewis County, Washington

ZIP code 98591 is located in Toledo, Washington, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 113.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98591

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $358,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,065. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 98591 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,667

population

113.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98591 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98591

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toledo	Acceptable
Toledo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98542 Ethel (5.5 mi) 98582 Salkum (5.8 mi) 98596 Winlock (7.9 mi) 98570 Onalaska (9.1 mi) 98593 Vader (12.3 mi) 98611 Castle Rock (12.4 mi) 98585 Silver Creek (14 mi) 98533 Cinebar (14.2 mi) 98564 Mossyrock (14.7 mi) 98532 Chehalis (16.6 mi) 98532 Chehalis (16.6 mi) 98538 Curtis (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,667
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	113.90 sq mi
Water area	1.54 sq mi
Latitude	46.4525
Longitude	-122.7445
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	37.4%	46.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	18.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,667

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$78,065

Median household income

$39,587

Per capita income

$358,100

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,512

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

131

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

102

20–24

194

25–34

193

157

35–44

156

300

45–54

297

121

55–59

120

203

60–64

201

302

65–74

299

129

75–84

127

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	577	15.7%
18 and over	3,090	84.3%
65 and over	933	25.4%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,355	88.1%
Two or more races	223	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	140	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	79	2.1%
Black or African American	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	46.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	18.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 0.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$78,065

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 29.0%

$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$358,100
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	50.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	19.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	918	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	64	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	339	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	217	14.1%
Households with children under 18	236	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	670	43.6%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	16.2%
Married	56.1%	62.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.0%	11.3%
Divorced	12.7%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	13.9%
Kindergarten	37	7.3%
Elementary school	188	36.9%
High school	189	37.1%
College / grad school	25	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Construction 15.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	360	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,404	92.8%
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)	3,584	97.7%
Born in same state	3,536	96.4%
Born in different state	2,089	57.0%
Foreign born	48	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	83	2.3%
Not a US citizen	37	44.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	726	19.8%
Arab	363	9.9%
Italian	354	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	225	6.1%
English	66	1.8%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98591

What city is ZIP code 98591 in?

ZIP code 98591 is primarily assigned to Toledo, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98591 in?

ZIP code 98591 falls within Lewis County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98591 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 98591 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98591 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 98591 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98591 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 98591 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98591 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 98591 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98591 in?

ZIP code 98591 observes the PST timezone.