ZIP code 98542
Where is ZIP code 98542?
Ethel, Washington
Lewis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98542 belongs to Ethel, Washington in Lewis County. 98542 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 625 people live in the 98542 area, where the median household income is $52,963. The closest ZIP codes are 98570 (Onalaska, 3.2 mi northeast), 98582 (Salkum, 5.4 mi east) and 98591 (Toledo, 7.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 98542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ethel |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 46.5321, -122.7404 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98542
| Population | 625 · lower than 77% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 57 · lower than 60% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.7 years · lower than 51% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $52,963 · lower than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,552 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $372,300 · lower than 68% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 230 |
| Households | 230 (2.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 10.91 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98570 | Onalaska, WA | 3.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 98582 | Salkum, WA | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 98591 | Toledo, WA | 7.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 98565 | Napavine, WA | 8.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98596 | Winlock, WA | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 98533 | Cinebar, WA | 8.8 mi E | Standard |
| 98564 | Mossyrock, WA | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98585 | Silver Creek, WA | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
| 98532 | Chehalis, WA | 13 mi NW | Standard |
| 98593 | Vader, WA | 13.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 98645 | Silverlake, WA | 15.1 mi S | Standard |
| 98522 | Adna, WA | 16.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98542
123 MAIN ST
ETHEL WA 98542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98542?
- 98542 is a Ethel, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98542 in?
- ZIP code 98542 is in Lewis County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98542 in?
- 98542 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98542 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98542?
- About 625 people live in ZIP code 98542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98542?
- The median household income in 98542 is $52,963 a year, lower than 92% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98542 are 98570 (Onalaska, 3.2 miles), 98582 (Salkum, 5.4 miles), 98591 (Toledo, 7.6 miles) and 98565 (Napavine, 8.5 miles).