98649 ZIP Code — Toutle, WA

Cowlitz County, Washington

ZIP code 98649 is located in Toutle, Washington, within Cowlitz County. It covers approximately 196.34 square miles and serves a population of 849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98649

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 $292,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,821. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% 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 98649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

849

population

196.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toutle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98603 Ariel (13.2 mi) 98616 Cougar (13.3 mi) 98626 Kelso (13.9 mi) 98625 Kalama (16.4 mi) 98601 Amboy (17.4 mi) 98564 Mossyrock (17.7 mi) 98611 Castle Rock (17.9 mi) 98674 Woodland (19.6 mi) 98609 Carrolls (19.8 mi) 98591 Toledo (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	849
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	196.34 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	46.2175
Longitude	-122.5054
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	41.9%	43.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	19.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

849

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$79,821

Median household income

$34,754

Per capita income

$292,200

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

332

Housing units

4.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	19.4%
18 and over	684	80.6%
65 and over	170	20.0%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

Two or more races 9.2%

Other race 7.9%

Black or African American 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	611	60.6%
Hispanic or Latino	160	15.9%
Two or more races	93	9.2%
Other race	80	7.9%
Black or African American	34	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	43.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	19.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$79,821

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 25.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,200
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	37.5%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	28	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	57	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	78	25.2%
Households with children under 18	99	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	38.2%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	19.0%
Married	42.9%	46.2%
Separated	2.9%	5.1%
Widowed	4.8%	19.6%
Divorced	7.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	110	67.5%
High school	25	15.3%
College / grad school	28	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Professional & management 11.0%

Construction 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Retail trade 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.1

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	9.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	30.0%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	835	98.4%
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)	796	93.8%
Born in same state	796	93.8%
Born in different state	473	55.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	6.2%
Not a US citizen	13	24.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	113	13.3%
Italian	67	7.9%
English	23	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	2.1%
Polish	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98649

What city is ZIP code 98649 in?

ZIP code 98649 is primarily assigned to Toutle, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98649 in?

ZIP code 98649 falls within Cowlitz County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98649?

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 98649 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 98649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 98649 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 98649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98649 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 98649 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98649 in?

ZIP code 98649 observes the PST timezone.