Cathlamet, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98612
Wahkiakum County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,704
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $429,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cathlamet pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98612 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 98612 (Cathlamet, WA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 360.3 in 2023 to 392.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98612 covers 195.9 square miles in Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,704 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98612 reports a modest median household income of $59,583 (34% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,368. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $429,600 (16% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $790; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Wahkiakum County, so 98612 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 98612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cathlamet, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98612.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 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 98612, Cathlamet, 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
2,704
Population
195.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98612?
53.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$59,583
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$35,368
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98612 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Cathlamet, 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)
$59,583 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,581housing units
1,581
Total Housing Units
1,519
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,600
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$790
Median Rent
1982
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
392
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+292%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98612 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +292% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 232 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 271 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 301 |
| 2023 | +19.8% | 360 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 392 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 98612, employing approximately 406 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,239,000.
72
Businesses
406
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 98612 vs 98647 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98647 | Skamokawa, WA | 404 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98612, 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 (2,704 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 98612 in?
ZIP code 98612 (Cathlamet) is located in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Wahkiakum County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wahkiakum-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98612?
ZIP code 98612 in Cathlamet, WA has a population of 2,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98612?
The median household income in ZIP 98612 is $59,583, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98612?
The median home value in ZIP 98612 is $429,600, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98612 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98612?
ZIP code 98612 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98612 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (10), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98612 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 292%. 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 98612?
In ZIP code 98612, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 98612?
In ZIP code 98612, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98612 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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