The ZIP Code 98542 is associated with the city of Ethel in Washington in Lewis County. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $63,594. The ZIP Code 98542 has a median age of approximately 56.3 years, with 35.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 15.9% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,787. The current population estimate is 615.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98542 is $63,594, while the region's mean household income is $67,823. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,787. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98542 of $23,787 is approximately 38.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 10.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately12.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.6% of the population in 98542 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 21.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 98542 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 98542, 92.3% of the population graduated high school, while 15.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 49.4% in this Lewis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 49.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.6% |
| Associate's degree | 2.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98542, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 98542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.3%), followed by Asian (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98542, an estimated 34.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.6% 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 | 15.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 34.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98542 are older than average. The median age of 56.3 years in ZIP Code 98542 is approximately 47.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 98542 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 98542 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98542, 37.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 46.0 minutes. Approximately 18.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98542 work in public administration, while an estimated 17.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 98542 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.2% |
| Construction | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 14.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 18.5% |
In ZIP Code 98542, 93.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.8% 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 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 41.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98542 | 6.34¢/kWh | 5.77¢/kWh | 4.86¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.82 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.7 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.89 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.15 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.69 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.01 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.02 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.03 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |