Lyle, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98635

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

1,735
5/sq mi
$61,448
Median income
$491,900
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lyle pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98635 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98635 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 333.7 square miles in Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington. The area is home to 1,735 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 98635 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98635 sits at $61,448 (32% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $41,757. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $491,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,398 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98635 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Klickitat County, so you can benchmark 98635 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 98635

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98635.

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 98635, Lyle, 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

1,735

Population

333.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98635?

53.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$61,448

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$41,757

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98635 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,448 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

811

Total Housing Units

763

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$491,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,398

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.9%

YoY Change (2023)

417

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+317%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98635 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +317% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.7% 244
2020 +3.6% 252
2021 +12.5% 284
2022 +30.1% 369
2023 +12.9% 417

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 98635, employing approximately 102 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,673,000.

35

Businesses

102

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 22.9%
Manufacturing 6 17.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%

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 98635 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98635 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98635 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98635 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98617 Dallesport, WA 1,042 7.2 mi
98670 Wahkiacus, WA 113 8.6 mi
98602 Appleton, WA 200 9.1 mi
98628 Klickitat, WA 385 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98635 in?
ZIP code 98635 (Lyle) 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 98635?
ZIP code 98635 in Lyle, WA has a population of 1,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98635?
The median household income in ZIP 98635 is $61,448, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98635?
The median home value in ZIP 98635 is $491,900, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98635?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98635 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98635?
ZIP code 98635 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98635?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98635 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98635?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98635 increased by 12.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 317%. 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 98635?
In ZIP code 98635, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 98635?
In ZIP code 98635, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98635?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98635 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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