ZIP code 98626
Where is ZIP code 98626?
Kelso, Washington
Cowlitz County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98626 belongs to Kelso, Washington in Cowlitz County. 98626 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 26,892 people live in the 98626 area, where the median household income is $75,528. The closest ZIP codes are 98632 (Longview, 3.7 mi west), 98609 (Carrolls, 5.4 mi south) and 97048 (Rainier, 7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 98626 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kelso |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 46.1485, -122.887 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 986 |
Population and income in 98626
| Population | 26,892 · higher than 79% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 200 · higher than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · higher than 53% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $75,528 · lower than 63% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,364 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $368,900 · lower than 68% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,267 a month |
| Housing units | 10,766 |
| Households | 10,342 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 32% |
| Land area | 134.6 sq mi (plus 0.78 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98626. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98626
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98632 | Longview, WA | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 98609 | Carrolls, WA | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 97048 | Rainier, OR | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 98611 | Castle Rock, WA | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 98625 | Kalama, WA | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
| 98645 | Silverlake, WA | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 97054 | Deer Island, OR | 14.7 mi S | Standard |
| 98649 | Toutle, WA | 15.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 97016 | Clatskanie, OR | 16.3 mi W | Standard |
| 98581 | Ryderwood, WA | 17.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 98593 | Vader, WA | 17.6 mi N | Standard |
| 98674 | Woodland, WA | 17.8 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98626 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98626
123 MAIN ST
KELSO WA 98626
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98626-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98626?
- 98626 is a Kelso, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98626 in?
- ZIP code 98626 is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98626 in?
- 98626 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98626?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98626 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98626?
- About 26,892 people live in ZIP code 98626, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98626?
- The median household income in 98626 is $75,528 a year, lower than 63% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98626?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98626 are 98632 (Longview, 3.7 miles), 98609 (Carrolls, 5.4 miles), 97048 (Rainier, 7 miles) and 98611 (Castle Rock, 9.1 miles).