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Goldendale, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98620

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

7,123
6/sq mi
$60,500
Median income
$280,500
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goldendale pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1249.6 square miles in Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington. The area is home to 7,123 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 98620 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98620 sits at $60,500 (33% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,449. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $280,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98620 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 98620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98620.

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 98620, Goldendale, 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

7,123

Population

1249.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98620?

44.3

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$60,500

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$32,449

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98620 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,500 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,697

Total Housing Units

3,336

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$280,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98620 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 201
2021 +12.0% 225
2022 +20.1% 271
2023 +0.1% 271
2024 +4.7% 284

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 98620, employing approximately 1,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,141,000.

173

Businesses

1,248

Employees

$61.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 17.9%
Retail trade 23 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 22 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.8%
Finance and insurance 9 5.2%
Manufacturing 8 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.9%
Utilities 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.9%
Information 4 2.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 98620 in? ▼
ZIP code 98620 (Goldendale) is located in Klickitat County, Washington. Klickitat County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/klickitat-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98620? ▼
ZIP code 98620 in Goldendale, WA has a population of 7,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98620 is $60,500, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98620 is $280,500, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98620 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98620? ▼
ZIP code 98620 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 1,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98620 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98620? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98620 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 98620? ▼
In ZIP code 98620, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 98620? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98620 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98620? ▼
In ZIP code 98620, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98620 is 17.7% 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 Goldendale, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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