White Salmon, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98672

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

6,146
16/sq mi
$97,622
Median income
$669,200
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98672 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98672 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 377.1 square miles in White Salmon, Klickitat County, Washington. The area is home to 6,146 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 98672 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98672 sits at $97,622 (7% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $55,111. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $669,200 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,395 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98672 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Klickitat County, so you can benchmark 98672 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 98672

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98672.

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 98672, White Salmon, 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

6,146

Population

377.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98672?

46.3

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

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?

$97,622

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$55,111

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98672 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,622 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,357

Total Housing Units

3,062

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$669,200

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,395

Median Rent

1992

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

-9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

355

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+255%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98672 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 260
2021 +15.6% 301
2022 +18.4% 356
2023 +10.3% 393
2024 -9.6% 355

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 197 business establishments in ZIP 98672, employing approximately 1,035 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,244,000.

197

Businesses

1,035

Employees

$52.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 20.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 20 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.1%
Retail trade 10 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.1%
Finance and insurance 7 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.5%
Information 5 2.5%
Educational services 5 2.5%
Manufacturing 4 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
98651 Underwood, WA 939 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98672 in?
ZIP code 98672 (White Salmon) 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 98672?
ZIP code 98672 in White Salmon, WA has a population of 6,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98672?
The median household income in ZIP 98672 is $97,622, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98672?
The median home value in ZIP 98672 is $669,200, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98672?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98672 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98672?
ZIP code 98672 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 1,035 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98672?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98672 are: Construction (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98672?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98672 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 98672?
In ZIP code 98672, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 98672?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98672 is 25.2 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 98672?
In ZIP code 98672, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98672?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98672 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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