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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
$88,559
Median income
$476,200
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98665 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.9 square miles in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. The area is home to 24,057 residents, producing a population density of 1,153 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 98665 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98665 sits at $88,559 (3% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $43,174. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $476,200 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,763 per month, and 58.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98665 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 98665 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 98665

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98665.

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 98665, Vancouver, 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

24,057

Population

20.9

Area (sq mi)

1,153

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98665?

38.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$88,559

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$43,174

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98665 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,559 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,026

Total Housing Units

11,639

Occupied Units

387

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$476,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,763

Median Rent

1988

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

+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

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ZIP 98665 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 98665 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 98665 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 98665 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

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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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