Amboy, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98601
Clark County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,982
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,776
- Median income Above-median income area
- $515,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amboy pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98601 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98601 (Amboy, WA) rose +24.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.6 in 2023 to 318.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98601 covers 176.4 square miles in Amboy, Clark County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,982 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,776 (17% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,573. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $515,000 (1% above the average Washington ZIP); 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 98601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amboy, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98601.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98601, Amboy, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,982
Population
176.4
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98601?
44.4
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$106,776
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$47,573
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98601 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Amboy, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,776 Top 23% higher than 77% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,117housing units
1,117
Total Housing Units
949
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$515,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+24.6%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98601 have increased 24.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 200 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 232 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 256 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 256 |
| 2024 | +24.6% | 319 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 98601, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,230,000.
60
Businesses
282
Employees
$14.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 48.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 10.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 98601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98675
Yacolt (98675)
6,713 residents
- 98601
Amboy (98601)
2,982 residents
- 98603 1,017
Ariel (98603)
1,017 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98601 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98601
Amboy (98601)
$106,776 median income
- 98675
Yacolt (98675)
$99,877 median income
- 98603
Ariel (98603)
$78,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98601 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98601, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,982 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98601 in?
ZIP code 98601 (Amboy) is located in Clark County, Washington. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98601?
ZIP code 98601 in Amboy, WA has a population of 2,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98601?
The median household income in ZIP 98601 is $106,776, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98601?
The median home value in ZIP 98601 is $515,000, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98601 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98601?
ZIP code 98601 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98601 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98601 increased by 24.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98601?
In ZIP code 98601, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98601?
In ZIP code 98601, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98601 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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