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 Moderate-density area
- $111,545
- Median income Above-median income area
- $586,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98671 (Washougal, WA) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 317.3 in 2023 to 324.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,726. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $586,100 (15% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,704; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 98671 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 98671
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washougal, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98671.
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Retail trade 37
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Manufacturing 31
Manufacturing
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98671?
40.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
5.2%
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?
$111,545
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$49,726
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98671 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Washougal, 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)
$111,545 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
9,261housing units
9,261
Total Housing Units
8,898
Occupied Units
363
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$586,100
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98671 vs 97019 →
ZIP 98671 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97080
Gresham (97080)
40,888 residents
- 98607
Camas (98607)
27,899 residents
- 97060
Troutdale (97060)
21,226 residents
- 98671
Washougal (98671)
21,220 residents
- 97019 3,161
Corbett (97019)
3,161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98671 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98671 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98607
Camas (98607)
$128,318 median income
- 98671
Washougal (98671)
$111,545 median income
- 97019
Corbett (97019)
$104,022 median income
- 97080
Gresham (97080)
$96,305 median income
- 97060
Troutdale (97060)
$88,279 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98671, 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 (21,220 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 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.
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