ZIP code 98542: Ethel, WA
98542 is a ZIP code in Ethel, Washington, mainly in Lewis County, part of the Centralia, WA micro area. About 625 people live here.
- Population
- 625
- Median household income
- $52,963
- Typical home value
- $372,300ACS median value
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homeowners
- 76.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 98542 details
| City | Ethel |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis County |
| Metro area | Centralia, WA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi |
| Population density | 57 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 46.53304, -122.72542 |
ZIP codes near 98542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98582 | Salkum, WA | 4.8 mi | 438 |
| 98591 | Toledo, WA | 6.4 mi | 3,965 |
| 98570 | Onalaska, WA | 7.6 mi | 5,319 |
| 98565 | Napavine, WA | 9.2 mi | 568 |
| 98596 | Winlock, WA | 11.2 mi | 6,950 |
| 98585 | Silver Creek, WA | 13.6 mi | 465 |
| 98645 | Silverlake, WA | 14.0 mi | 2,216 |
| 98564 | Mossyrock, WA | 15.6 mi | 3,382 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 98542?
A typical home in ZIP code 98542 is worth about $372,300 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $52,963 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Washington average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 98542
What city is ZIP code 98542?
ZIP code 98542 is in Ethel, WA, in Lewis County.
What county is ZIP code 98542 in?
98542 is mainly in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98542?
About 625 people live in ZIP code 98542, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98542 in?
98542 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.