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ZIP Code 98603
Cougar, WA, Cowlitz County
Population
1,267
Land area
114.7sq mi
People per sq mi
11
City
Cougar
ZIP 98603 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 98603 at a glance
- ZIP 98603 (Cougar) is 91% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,281, 20% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $464,500 (18% below Washington).
Local data for ZIP 98603
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 98603, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,281
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$464,500
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
48.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
20
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
169
$13.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$206K
12 loans
Campaign donations
$5,551
8% D, 56% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 98603, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
80
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
839
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 34°F
115.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 98603, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 98603?
- ZIP code 98603 is in Cougar, WA (Cowlitz County).
- What county is ZIP code 98603 in?
- ZIP code 98603 is mostly in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- How many people live in ZIP code 98603?
- About 1,267 people live in the 98603 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.