Vancouver, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98665
Clark County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,057
- 1,153/sq mi High-density area
- $88,559
- Median income Above-median income area
- $476,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vancouver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,153
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98665 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 98665 (Vancouver, WA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.6 in 2023 to 318.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98665 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, with 24,057 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 1,153 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98665 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,559 (3% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,174. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $476,200 (7% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,763; 58.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 98665 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 98665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vancouver, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98665.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
119 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 98665, Vancouver, 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
24,057
Population
20.9
Area (sq mi)
1,153
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98665?
38.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
11.0%
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?
$88,559
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$43,174
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98665 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Vancouver, 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)
$88,559 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
12,026housing units
12,026
Total Housing Units
11,639
Occupied Units
387
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,763
Median Rent
1988
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98665 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 225 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 256 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 294 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 308 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 319 |
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 928 business establishments in ZIP 98665, employing approximately 12,282 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,150,000.
928
Businesses
12,282
Employees
$624.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 119 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 113 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.1% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 98665 vs 98663 →
ZIP 98665 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98661
Vancouver (98661)
41,740 residents
- 98662
Vancouver (98662)
31,644 residents
- 97217
Portland (97217)
31,438 residents
- 97211
Portland (97211)
31,254 residents
- 98685
Vancouver (98685)
26,217 residents
- 97212
Portland (97212)
24,126 residents
- 98665
Vancouver (98665)
24,057 residents
- 98664
Vancouver (98664)
21,771 residents
- 98686
Vancouver (98686)
17,385 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98665 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98665 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97212
Portland (97212)
$131,932 median income
- 98685
Vancouver (98685)
$130,972 median income
- 97211
Portland (97211)
$112,586 median income
- 98686
Vancouver (98686)
$107,801 median income
- 97217
Portland (97217)
$100,361 median income
- 98662
Vancouver (98662)
$94,303 median income
- 98665
Vancouver (98665)
$88,559 median income
- 98663
Vancouver (98663)
$86,018 median income
- 98664
Vancouver (98664)
$85,369 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98665 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98663 | Vancouver, WA | 14,115 | 1.8 mi |
| 98685 | Vancouver, WA | 26,217 | 2.9 mi |
| 98661 | Vancouver, WA | 41,740 | 3.2 mi |
| 98686 | Vancouver, WA | 17,385 | 3.5 mi |
| 98660 | Vancouver, WA | 11,858 | 3.5 mi |
| 98662 | Vancouver, WA | 31,644 | 4.0 mi |
| 97211 | Portland, OR | 31,254 | 6.9 mi |
| 97217 | Portland, OR | 31,438 | 5.9 mi |
| 98664 | Vancouver, WA | 21,771 | 5.7 mi |
| 97212 | Portland, OR | 24,126 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98665, 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 (24,057 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 98665 in?
ZIP code 98665 (Vancouver) is located in Clark County, Washington. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98665?
ZIP code 98665 in Vancouver, WA has a population of 24,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98665?
The median household income in ZIP 98665 is $88,559, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98665?
The median home value in ZIP 98665 is $476,200, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98665 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98665?
ZIP code 98665 has 928 business establishments employing approximately 12,282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98665 are: Retail trade (119), Other services (except public administration) (119), Construction (113). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98665?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98665 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 98665?
In ZIP code 98665, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 98665?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98665 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98665?
In ZIP code 98665, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98665 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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