Zip code 98593: Vader, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98593?

98593 is assigned to Vader, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98593 in?

98593 is in Lewis County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98593?

About 1,541 people live in 98593, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98593?

The median household income in 98593 is $84,244.

Q: What zip codes are near 98593?

The closest zip codes to 98593 are 98581, 98596, 98538, 98611, 98591.

Residential delivery areaLewis CountyPacific Time

Population

1,541

Median household income

$84K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$344K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,191/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

108 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98593

98593 is a small-town zip code in Vader, Washington (Lewis County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 1,541 people live here, or 108 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $84,244 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $343,800, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,191 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.9 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 98593 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate92.6%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%43rd of 563 in WA
Average commute38.9 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min39th of 546 in WA
Veterans13.1%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%97th of 571 in WA
Median age48.4
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3155th of 571 in WA
Government workers19.2%
82nd
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%228th of 570 in WA
Self-employed workers11.9%
76th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%199th of 570 in WA
Residents 65 and older19.7%
72nd
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%256th of 571 in WA
Poverty rate12.1%
56th
U.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%192nd of 563 in WA
Median household income$84,244
55th
U.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141278th of 541 in WA
Healthcare workers9.8%
55th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%210th of 570 in WA
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%242nd of 570 in WA
Median home value$343,800
52nd
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600391st of 536 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher27%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%296th of 571 in WA
Diversity index40.6
37th
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5274th of 571 in WA
Median gross rent$1,191
35th
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760296th of 475 in WA
Broadband access90%
34th
U.S. 91% · WA 93.6%384th of 563 in WA
Uninsured rate5.1%
34th
U.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%324th of 567 in WA
Per capita income$34,629
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744430th of 570 in WA
Median earnings per worker$40,933
24th
U.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959462nd of 566 in WA
Residents under 1818.8%
23rd
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%347th of 571 in WA
Rent-burdened renters40.9%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%351st of 541 in WA
Population density108/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi311th of 571 in WA
Housing vacancy2.9%
10th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%498th of 563 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.374
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469439th of 560 in WA
Work from home3.9%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%509th of 570 in WA
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%425th of 570 in WA
Population1,541
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116387th of 571 in WA
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%530th of 571 in WA

Measure	98593	Lewis	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Homeownership rateStrength	92.6%	75.8%	63.8%	65.2%	98th	43rd of 563
Average commuteWeakness	38.9 min	28.5 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	96th	39th of 546
Veterans	13.1%	9.4%	7.8%	6.2%	96th	97th of 571
Median age	48.4	42.2	38.3	38.9	93rd	155th of 571
Government workers	19.2%	19.5%	16%	14.5%	82nd	228th of 570
Self-employed workers	11.9%	9.6%	9.6%	10%	76th	199th of 570
Residents 65 and older	19.7%	21.4%	16.6%	17.2%	72nd	256th of 571
Poverty rate	12.1%	12.2%	9.9%	12.5%	56th	192nd of 563
Median household income	$84,244	$74,796	$98,141	$80,734	55th	278th of 541
Healthcare workers	9.8%	9%	9.3%	9.7%	55th	210th of 570
Unemployment rate	5.1%	5.3%	5.1%	5.2%	54th	242nd of 570
Median home value	$343,800	$385,800	$564,600	$332,700	52nd	391st of 536
Bachelor's degree or higher	27%	21.5%	39.6%	35.7%	39th	296th of 571
Diversity index	40.6	34.6	56.5	61.4	37th	274th of 571
Median gross rent	$1,191	$1,097	$1,760	$1,413	35th	296th of 475
Broadband access	90%	87.9%	93.6%	91%	34th	384th of 563
Uninsured rate	5.1%	6.3%	6.3%	8.4%	34th	324th of 567
Per capita income	$34,629	$36,049	$53,744	$44,673	33rd	430th of 570
Median earnings per worker	$40,933	$47,439	$59,959	$49,666	24th	462nd of 566
Residents under 18	18.8%	21.6%	21.4%	22%	23rd	347th of 571
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.9%	50.1%	49.9%	51.1%	18th	351st of 541
Population density	108/sq mi	35/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	311th of 571
Housing vacancy	2.9%	9.8%	7.3%	10.1%	10th	498th of 563
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.374	0.424	0.469	0.483	7th	439th of 560
Work from home	3.9%	9.7%	19.8%	15.1%	4th	509th of 570
Tech workers	0.3%	1.8%	6.7%	3.8%	4th	425th of 570
Population	1,541	85,154	7,816,116	334,922,499	2nd	387th of 571
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	5.3%	15.4%	14.1%	2nd	530th of 571

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

Under 5

12%

5–17

10%

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.4

Under 18

18.8%

65 and over

19.7%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black0%
Hispanic10%
Asian0.1%
Native American6%
Pacific Islander1%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

40.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 612
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 72.5%
Married couples: 48%
Living alone: 11.9%
Veterans (of adults): 13.1%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

27%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

98593

$84,244

Lewis Co.

$74,796

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,629

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.374

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98593

$343,800

Lewis Co.

$385,800

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98593

$1,191

Lewis Co.

$1,097

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

0.8%

Housing units: 630
Owner-occupied: 92.6%
Vacant: 2.9%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 40.9%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

16%

20–29

13%

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

22%

Average commute

38.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

19%

Construction and repair

18%

Transportation and moving

16%

Management

11%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

Sales

Production

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

0.8%

Computer and math

0.3%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Other services

24%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

13%

Retail

12%

Manufacturing

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$40,933

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98593	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,750	$74,888
Service	$32,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$59,926	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,010	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

25%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
Households with broadband: 90%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.6%
No internet access: 8.8%
Without health insurance: 5.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Vader
State: Washington
County: Lewis County
Center point: 46.4027° N, 123.0101° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Vader6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 98593

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98581	Ryderwood, WA	4.1 mi	419	$43,009	$232,500
98596	Winlock, WA	6.8 mi	6,950	$80,188	$415,600
98538	Curtis, WA	8.5 mi	460	$105,000	$482,100
98611	Castle Rock, WA	8.5 mi	9,302	$86,322	$425,700
98591	Toledo, WA	13 mi	3,965	$78,952	$471,100
98645	Silverlake, WA	13 mi	2,216	$101,429	$509,500
98565	Napavine, WA	13 mi	568	$73,750	$298,900
98632	Longview, WA	14 mi	50,635	$66,305	$379,200
98532	Chehalis, WA	16 mi	27,135	$89,910	$427,100
98522	Adna, WA · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
98542	Ethel, WA	16 mi	625	$52,963	$372,300
98612	Cathlamet, WA	17 mi	3,366	$59,583	$429,600

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Questions about 98593

What city is zip code 98593?

98593 is assigned to Vader, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98593 in?

98593 is in Lewis County, Washington.

What is the population of 98593?

About 1,541 people live in 98593, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98593 in?

98593 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98593?

The median household income in 98593 is $84,244.

What zip codes are near 98593?

The closest zip codes to 98593 are 98581, 98596, 98538, 98611, 98591.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98593, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.