PlainZIP

Washougal, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98671

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

21,220
95/sq mi
$111,545
Median income
$586,100
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washougal pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98671 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98671 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washougal, Clark County, Washington, with 21,220 residents across 223.6 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98671 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,545 (23% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $49,726. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $586,100 (15% above the state average), median rent at $1,704 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98671, plus 6 more within Clark County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 98671

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washougal, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98671.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98671, Washougal, 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

21,220

Population

223.6

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98671?

40.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$111,545

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$49,726

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98671 ranks nationally

Washougal, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,545 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,261

Total Housing Units

8,898

Occupied Units

363

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$586,100

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,704

Median Rent

1996

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98671 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 224
2021 +13.9% 255
2022 +18.0% 301
2023 +5.6% 317
2024 +2.3% 325

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 462 business establishments in ZIP 98671, employing approximately 4,031 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,852,000.

462

Businesses

4,031

Employees

$250.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 101 21.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 42 9.1%
Retail trade 37 8.0%
Manufacturing 31 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 30 6.5%
Wholesale trade 29 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 27 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.5%
Finance and insurance 16 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Information 8 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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 98671 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 98671 ranks #4 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 98671 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 98671 ranks #2 of 5 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
97019 Corbett, OR 3,161 7.3 mi
98607 Camas, WA 27,899 7.1 mi
97060 Troutdale, OR 21,226 8.3 mi
97080 Gresham, OR 40,888 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

98682 standard
Vancouver, WA
Pop: 52,893
98661 standard
Vancouver, WA
Pop: 41,740
98604 standard
Battle Ground, WA
Pop: 34,232
98662 standard
Vancouver, WA
Pop: 31,644
98683 standard
Vancouver, WA
Pop: 30,832
98607 standard
Camas, WA
Pop: 27,899

Related Areas

Clark County Washougal, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98671 in? ▼
ZIP code 98671 (Washougal) 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 98671? ▼
ZIP code 98671 in Washougal, WA has a population of 21,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98671? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98671 is $111,545, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98671? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98671 is $586,100, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98671? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98671 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98671? ▼
ZIP code 98671 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 4,031 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98671? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98671 are: Construction (101), Professional, scientific, and technical services (62), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98671? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98671 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 98671? ▼
In ZIP code 98671, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 98671? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98671 is 28.0 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 98671? ▼
In ZIP code 98671, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98671? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98671 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.