Camas, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98607
Clark County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,899
- 230/sq mi High-density area
- $128,318
- Median income Above-median income area
- $702,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 230
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98607 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 98607 (Camas, WA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.9 in 2023 to 343.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98607 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camas, Clark County, Washington, with 27,899 residents across 121.6 square miles, a density of 230 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98607 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,318 (41% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,000. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $702,100 (37% above the average Washington ZIP), while 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,020.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 98607 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 98607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camas, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98607.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
65 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 98607, Camas, 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
27,899
Population
121.6
Area (sq mi)
230
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98607?
41.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
11.6%
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?
$128,318
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$61,000
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98607 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Camas, 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)
$128,318 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
12,947housing units
12,947
Total Housing Units
12,262
Occupied Units
685
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$702,100
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,020
Median Rent
2000
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98607 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 233 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 263 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 319 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 323 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 344 |
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 801 business establishments in ZIP 98607, employing approximately 9,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,002,846,000.
801
Businesses
9,460
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 149 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 84 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Information | 17 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98607 vs 97060 →
ZIP 98607 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98682
Vancouver (98682)
52,893 residents
- 97230
Portland (97230)
39,752 residents
- 97233
Portland (97233)
39,367 residents
- 97030
Gresham (97030)
36,693 residents
- 98683
Vancouver (98683)
30,832 residents
- 98607
Camas (98607)
27,899 residents
- 98684
Vancouver (98684)
26,968 residents
- 97060
Troutdale (97060)
21,226 residents
- 98671
Washougal (98671)
21,220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98607 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98607
Camas (98607)
$128,318 median income
- 98606
Brush Prairie (98606)
$115,151 median income
- 98671
Washougal (98671)
$111,545 median income
- 98682
Vancouver (98682)
$99,918 median income
- 98684
Vancouver (98684)
$90,620 median income
- 97060
Troutdale (97060)
$88,279 median income
- 98683
Vancouver (98683)
$87,659 median income
- 97230
Portland (97230)
$75,572 median income
- 97024
Fairview (97024)
$69,679 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98607 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97060 | Troutdale, OR | 21,226 | 7.6 mi |
| 98682 | Vancouver, WA | 52,893 | 5.2 mi |
| 98684 | Vancouver, WA | 26,968 | 6.6 mi |
| 97024 | Fairview, OR | 10,242 | 7.2 mi |
| 98606 | Brush Prairie, WA | 9,027 | 7.0 mi |
| 98683 | Vancouver, WA | 30,832 | 6.8 mi |
| 98671 | Washougal, WA | 21,220 | 7.1 mi |
| 97030 | Gresham, OR | 36,693 | 9.6 mi |
| 97230 | Portland, OR | 39,752 | 8.5 mi |
| 97233 | Portland, OR | 39,367 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98607, 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 (27,899 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 98607 in?
ZIP code 98607 (Camas) 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 98607?
ZIP code 98607 in Camas, WA has a population of 27,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98607?
The median household income in ZIP 98607 is $128,318, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98607?
The median home value in ZIP 98607 is $702,100, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98607?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98607 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98607?
ZIP code 98607 has 801 business establishments employing approximately 9,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98607?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98607 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (149), Health care and social assistance (91), Construction (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98607?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98607 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 98607?
In ZIP code 98607, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98607?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98607 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98607?
In ZIP code 98607, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98607?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98607 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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