ZIP code 98581: Ryderwood, WA
98581 is a ZIP code in Ryderwood, Washington, mainly in Cowlitz County, part of the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area. About 419 people live here.
- Population
- 419
- Median household income
- $43,009
- Typical home value
- $262,400-1.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 72.1
- Homeowners
- 95.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 98581 details
| City | Ryderwood |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Metro area | Longview-Kelso, WA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 29.2 sq mi |
| Population density | 14 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 46.35878, -123.06866 |
ZIP codes near 98581
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98593 | Vader, WA | 4.1 mi | 1,541 |
| 98611 | Castle Rock, WA | 8.8 mi | 9,302 |
| 98538 | Curtis, WA | 9.3 mi | 460 |
| 98632 | Longview, WA | 10.6 mi | 50,635 |
| 98596 | Winlock, WA | 10.8 mi | 6,950 |
| 98612 | Cathlamet, WA | 12.8 mi | 3,366 |
| 98645 | Silverlake, WA | 14.8 mi | 2,216 |
| 98647 | Skamokawa, WA | 16.2 mi | 352 |
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 98581?
A typical home in ZIP code 98581 is worth about $262,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $43,009 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 98581
What city is ZIP code 98581?
ZIP code 98581 is in Ryderwood, WA, in Cowlitz County.
What county is ZIP code 98581 in?
98581 is mainly in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98581?
About 419 people live in ZIP code 98581, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98581 in?
98581 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.