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Carson, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98610

Skamania County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,871
3/sq mi
$72,773
Median income
$501,600
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carson pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98610 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 957.0 square miles in Carson, Skamania County, Washington. The area is home to 2,871 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98610 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98610 sits at $72,773 (20% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,885. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $501,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $910 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98610 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98610.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98610, Carson, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,871

Population

957.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98610?

53.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$72,773

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$36,885

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98610 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,773 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,486

Total Housing Units

1,255

Occupied Units

231

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$501,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1978

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

-9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98610 have decreased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 224
2021 +13.9% 255
2022 +24.6% 318
2023 +16.2% 369
2024 -9.1% 336

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 98610, employing approximately 402 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,958,000.

38

Businesses

402

Employees

$19.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 18.4%
Retail trade 5 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 13.2%
Manufacturing 4 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98610 in? ▼
ZIP code 98610 (Carson) is located in Skamania County, Washington. Skamania County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/skamania-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98610? ▼
ZIP code 98610 in Carson, WA has a population of 2,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98610 is $72,773, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98610 is $501,600, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98610 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98610? ▼
ZIP code 98610 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98610 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98610 decreased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 98610? ▼
In ZIP code 98610, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 98610? ▼
In ZIP code 98610, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98610 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Carson, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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