Wishram, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98673

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

404
12/sq mi
$42,188
Median income
$162,000
Median home value
3.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wishram pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98673 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98673 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.7 square miles in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington. The area is home to 404 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 98673 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98673 sits at $42,188 (54% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $21,193. The poverty rate stands at 33.8% and the unemployment rate at 17.6%. On housing, the median home value is $162,000 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $817 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98673 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Klickitat County, so you can benchmark 98673 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 →

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 98673, Wishram, 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

404

Population

33.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98673?

49.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$42,188

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$21,193

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

17.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98673 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,188 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.7%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

153

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$162,000

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$817

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 98673, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,869,000.

4

Businesses

36

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 98673 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 98673 ranks #3 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 98673 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 98673 ranks #4 of 4 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
98617 Dallesport, WA 1,042 5.8 mi
98613 Centerville, WA 400 6.8 mi
97058 The Dalles, OR 19,838 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98673 in?
ZIP code 98673 (Wishram) 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 98673?
ZIP code 98673 in Wishram, WA has a population of 404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98673?
The median household income in ZIP 98673 is $42,188, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98673?
The median home value in ZIP 98673 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98673 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98673?
ZIP code 98673 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98673?
In ZIP code 98673, 31.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98673?
In ZIP code 98673, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98673 is 33.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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