ZIP code 98538
Where is ZIP code 98538?
Curtis, Washington
Lewis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98538 belongs to Curtis, Washington in Lewis County. 98538 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 460 people live in the 98538 area, where the median household income is $105,000. The closest ZIP codes are 98581 (Ryderwood, 9.7 mi southeast), 98572 (Pe Ell, 10 mi northwest) and 98522 (Adna, 10.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98538 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Curtis |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 46.4956, -123.1468 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98538
| Population | 460 · lower than 82% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 89% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · higher than 52% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 60% / 40% |
| Median household income | $105,000 · higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,343 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $482,100 · higher than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 187 |
| Households | 166 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 113.29 sq mi (plus 0.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98538. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98581 | Ryderwood, WA | 9.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 98572 | Pe Ell, WA | 10 mi NW | Standard |
| 98522 | Adna, WA | 10.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98596 | Winlock, WA | 11 mi E | Standard |
| 98593 | Vader, WA | 11.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 98539 | Doty, WA | 11.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98565 | Napavine, WA | 12.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98532 | Chehalis, WA | 13.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 98591 | Toledo, WA | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
| 98544 | Galvin, WA | 18 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98531 | Centralia, WA | 18 mi NE | Standard |
| 98611 | Castle Rock, WA | 18.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98538 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98538
123 MAIN ST
CURTIS WA 98538
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Kalber, Klaber and Wildwood: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98538-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98538?
- 98538 is a Curtis, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98538 in?
- ZIP code 98538 is in Lewis County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98538 in?
- 98538 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98538?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98538 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98538?
- About 460 people live in ZIP code 98538, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98538?
- The median household income in 98538 is $105,000 a year, higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98538?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98538 are 98581 (Ryderwood, 9.7 miles), 98572 (Pe Ell, 10 miles), 98522 (Adna, 10.1 miles) and 98596 (Winlock, 11 miles).