ZIP code 98626: Kelso, WA
98626 is a ZIP code in Kelso, Washington, mainly in Cowlitz County, part of the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area. About 26,892 people live here.
- Population
- 26,892
- Median household income
- $75,528
- Typical home value
- $387,000-0.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,267gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homeowners
- 68.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 98626 details
| City | Kelso |
|---|---|
| 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 | 134.6 sq mi, plus 0.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 200 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 46.17216, -122.77353 |
Median rent in 98626 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $956/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,133/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,804/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 98626
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98609 | Carrolls, WA | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| 98625 | Kalama, WA | 10.6 mi | 7,655 |
| 98611 | Castle Rock, WA | 11.0 mi | 9,302 |
| 98645 | Silverlake, WA | 11.1 mi | 2,216 |
| 98632 | Longview, WA | 14.0 mi | 50,635 |
| 97048 | Rainier, OR | 14.6 mi | 7,099 |
| 98649 | Toutle, WA | 15.2 mi | 929 |
| 98674 | Woodland, WA | 16.1 mi | 17,525 |
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 98626?
A typical home in ZIP code 98626 is worth about $387,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $75,528 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 98626
What city is ZIP code 98626?
ZIP code 98626 is in Kelso, WA, in Cowlitz County.
What county is ZIP code 98626 in?
98626 is mainly in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98626?
About 26,892 people live in ZIP code 98626, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98626 in?
98626 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.