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Trout Lake, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98650

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

959
5/sq mi
$76,607
Median income
$730,300
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trout Lake pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.1 square miles in Trout Lake, Klickitat County, Washington. The area is home to 959 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 98650 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98650 sits at $76,607 (16% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $42,568. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $730,300 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,211 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98650 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 98650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98650.

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 98650, Trout Lake, 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

959

Population

213.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98650?

47.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$76,607

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$42,568

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98650 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,607 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

What does housing look like?

654

Total Housing Units

508

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$730,300

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,211

Median Rent

1994

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

+19.7%

YoY Change (2024)

349

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+249%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98650 have increased 19.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +7.1% 220
2019 +6.3% 233
2020 -2.0% 229
2021 +19.7% 274
2024 — 349

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 98650, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,219,000.

37

Businesses

153

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 18.9%
Construction 6 16.2%
Retail trade 4 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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

Klickitat County Trout Lake, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98650 in? ▼
ZIP code 98650 (Trout Lake) 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 98650? ▼
ZIP code 98650 in Trout Lake, WA has a population of 959 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98650? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98650 is $76,607, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98650? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98650 is $730,300, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98650? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98650 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98650? ▼
ZIP code 98650 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98650? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98650 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (6), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98650? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98650 increased by 19.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 98650? ▼
In ZIP code 98650, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 98650? ▼
In ZIP code 98650, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98650? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98650 is 18.0% 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 Trout Lake, 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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