The ZIP Code 98538 is associated with the city of Curtis in Washington in Lewis County. Median househould income in this region is $51,389, while about 16% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 98538 has a median age of approximately 48.1 years, with 28.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 19.3% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,618. The current population estimate is 373.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98538 is $51,389, while the region's mean household income is $69,593. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,618. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98538 of $26,618 is approximately 31.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 15.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately64.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.0% of the population in 98538 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.1% of 98538 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 25.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 98538, 89.4% of the population graduated high school, while 19.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Lewis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98538, 88.5% is one race, while 11.5% are two or more races. Approximately 7.2% of 98538 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98538 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (9.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98538, an estimated 19.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Lewis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98538 are older than average. The median age of 48.1 years in ZIP Code 98538 is approximately 26.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.5% of the population in 98538 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 98538 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98538 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 98538 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.7% of adults 18 and older in this Lewis County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.3% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98538 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.1% of those 18 and above in 98538 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 98538 include obesity (34.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| Current smoking | 16.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.9% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.1% |
In 98538, 40.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.1 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98538 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.1% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 98538 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 19.1% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.2% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.8% |
| Public administration | 14.5% |
In ZIP Code 98538, 93.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lewis County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98538 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 38.69% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98538 | 6.34¢/kWh | 5.77¢/kWh | 4.86¢/kWh |
| Washington | 11.4¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98538 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.06 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.62 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.66 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 4.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.28 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.3 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.38 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.86 | 1.78 | 5.46 |