ZIP code 98531
Where is ZIP code 98531?
Centralia, Washington
Lewis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98531 belongs to Centralia, Washington in Lewis County. 98531 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 27,337 people live in the 98531 area, where the median household income is $63,406. The closest ZIP codes are 98544 (Galvin, 3.1 mi northwest), 98532 (Chehalis, 6 mi south) and 98530 (Bucoda, 6.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98531 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Centralia |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 46.7246, -122.9671 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98531
| Population | 27,337 · higher than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 212 · higher than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · lower than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $63,406 · lower than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,793 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $343,000 · lower than 73% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,130 a month |
| Housing units | 11,525 |
| Households | 11,123 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 129.16 sq mi (plus 1.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98531. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98531
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98544 | Galvin, WA | 3.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98532 | Chehalis, WA | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 98530 | Bucoda, WA | 6.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98579 | Rochester, WA | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 98522 | Adna, WA | 8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98565 | Napavine, WA | 10.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98589 | Tenino, WA | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 98556 | Littlerock, WA | 12.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98568 | Oakville, WA | 15.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 98512 | Olympia, WA | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 98539 | Doty, WA | 16 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98596 | Winlock, WA | 16.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98531 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98531
123 MAIN ST
CENTRALIA WA 98531
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Fords Prairie, Grand Mound and Waunch Prairie: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98531-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98531?
- 98531 is a Centralia, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98531 in?
- ZIP code 98531 is in Lewis County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98531 in?
- 98531 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98531?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98531 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98531?
- About 27,337 people live in ZIP code 98531, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98531?
- The median household income in 98531 is $63,406 a year, lower than 80% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98531?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98531 are 98544 (Galvin, 3.1 miles), 98532 (Chehalis, 6 miles), 98530 (Bucoda, 6.8 miles) and 98579 (Rochester, 7.4 miles).