Zip code 98377: Randle, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98377
98377 is a rural zip code in Randle, Washington (Lewis County), covering 326 sq mi of land. About 2,527 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 52.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,167 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $424,300, or 7.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,147 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.8 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and cleaning and personal care. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 98377 compares
- 98thU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%66th of 570 in WA
- Median age52.897thU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3102nd of 571 in WA
- Veterans14.4%97thU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%73rd of 571 in WA
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%107th of 571 in WA
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%69th of 570 in WA
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%62nd of 541 in WA
- Average commute32.8 min86thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min107th of 546 in WA
- Government workers19.3%82ndU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%226th of 570 in WA
- Homeownership rate79.5%77thU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%215th of 563 in WA
- Housing vacancy11.2%76thU.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%200th of 563 in WA
- Poverty rate14.4%67thU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%147th of 563 in WA
- Median home value$424,30066thU.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600307th of 536 in WA
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%292nd of 570 in WA
- 43rdU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469260th of 560 in WA
- 34thU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%394th of 570 in WA
- Median gross rent$1,14732ndU.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760313th of 475 in WA
- Per capita income$34,17731stU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744438th of 570 in WA
- 16thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%445th of 571 in WA
- Median household income$56,16715thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141492nd of 541 in WA
- Diversity index19.812thU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5494th of 571 in WA
- 12thU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%471st of 571 in WA
- Median earnings per worker$36,00611thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959513th of 566 in WA
- Uninsured rate2.1%6thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%498th of 567 in WA
- Population2,5274thU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116350th of 571 in WA
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%537th of 563 in WA
- Residents under 1810.1%2ndU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%500th of 571 in WA
- Population density8/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi474th of 571 in WA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%496th of 570 in WA
| Measure | 98377 | Lewis | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 20.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 10% | 66th of 570 | |
| Median age | 52.8 | 42.2 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 102nd of 571 | |
| Veterans | 14.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 73rd of 571 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29% | 21.4% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 107th of 571 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 69th of 570 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 63.5% | 50.1% | 49.9% | 51.1% | 62nd of 541 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.8 min | 28.5 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 107th of 546 | |
| Government workers | 19.3% | 19.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 226th of 570 | |
| Homeownership rate | 79.5% | 75.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 215th of 563 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.2% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 200th of 563 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.4% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 147th of 563 | |
| Median home value | $424,300 | $385,800 | $564,600 | $332,700 | 307th of 536 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 292nd of 570 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.428 | 0.424 | 0.469 | 0.483 | 260th of 560 | |
| Work from home | 10% | 9.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 394th of 570 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,147 | $1,097 | $1,760 | $1,413 | 313th of 475 | |
| Per capita income | $34,177 | $36,049 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 438th of 570 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.2% | 21.5% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 445th of 571 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,167 | $74,796 | $98,141 | $80,734 | 492nd of 541 | |
| Diversity index | 19.8 | 34.6 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 494th of 571 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2% | 5.3% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 471st of 571 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,006 | $47,439 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 513th of 566 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 498th of 567 | |
| Population | 2,527 | 85,154 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 350th of 571 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 75% | 87.9% | 93.6% | 91% | 537th of 563 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.1% | 21.6% | 21.4% | 22% | 500th of 571 | |
| Population density | 8/sq mi | 35/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 474th of 571 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3% | 9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 496th of 570 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black0%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,090
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 66.1%
- Married couples
- 49.5%
- Living alone
- 25.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 14.4%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,227
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Vacant
- 11.2%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 63.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.3%
- Home value to income
- 7.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98377 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $12,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,094 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $78,854 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $81,500 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $11,886 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.1%
- Households with broadband
- 75%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 35%
- No internet access
- 14.4%
- Without health insurance
- 2.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Randle
- State
- Washington
- County
- Lewis County
- Center point
- 46.5088° N, 121.8192° W
- Land area
- 326 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 98377
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98336 | Glenoma, WA | 14 mi | $67,632 |
| 98361 | Packwood, WA | 15 mi | — |
| 98397 | Longmire, WA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 98355 | Mineral, WA | 17 mi | $102,438 |
| 98356 | Morton, WA | 22 mi | $60,060 |
| 98330 | Elbe, WA | 23 mi | — |
| 98304 | Ashford, WA | 26 mi | $113,718 |
| 98564 | Mossyrock, WA | 29 mi | $60,147 |
| 98328 | Eatonville, WA | 29 mi | $103,696 |
| 98533 | Cinebar, WA | 29 mi | $39,208 |
| 98585 | Silver Creek, WA | 30 mi | $74,167 |
| 98348 | La Grande, WA · PO box | 33 mi | — |
Zip codes like 98377 elsewhere
Questions about 98377
What city is zip code 98377?
98377 is assigned to Randle, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 98377 in?
98377 is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the population of 98377?
About 2,527 people live in 98377, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98377 in?
98377 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 98377?
The median household income in 98377 is $56,167.
What zip codes are near 98377?
The closest zip codes to 98377 are 98336, 98361, 98397, 98355, 98356.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98377, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.