Vancouver, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98684
Clark County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,968
- 1,493/sq mi High-density area
- $90,620
- Median income Above-median income area
- $459,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vancouver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,493
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98684 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 98684 (Vancouver, WA) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.3 in 2023 to 311.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98684 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, with 26,968 residents across 18.1 square miles, a density of 1,493 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98684 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,620 (0% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,263. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $459,200 (10% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,918; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 98684 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 98684
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vancouver, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98684.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
136 establishments
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 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 98684, Vancouver, 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
26,968
Population
18.1
Area (sq mi)
1,493
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98684?
38.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
15.0%
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?
$90,620
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$44,263
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98684 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Vancouver, 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)
$90,620 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
14,957housing units
14,957
Total Housing Units
14,482
Occupied Units
475
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$459,200
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,918
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98684 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 227 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 262 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 301 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 307 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 312 |
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 858 business establishments in ZIP 98684, employing approximately 11,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $711,087,000.
858
Businesses
11,493
Employees
$711.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 136 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 107 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 4.2% |
| Information | 19 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 98684 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98682
Vancouver (98682)
52,893 residents
- 98661
Vancouver (98661)
41,740 residents
- 97230
Portland (97230)
39,752 residents
- 97233
Portland (97233)
39,367 residents
- 98662
Vancouver (98662)
31,644 residents
- 98683
Vancouver (98683)
30,832 residents
- 97220
Portland (97220)
28,495 residents
- 98607
Camas (98607)
27,899 residents
- 98684
Vancouver (98684)
26,968 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98684 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98684 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
- 98682
Vancouver (98682)
$99,918 median income
- 98662
Vancouver (98662)
$94,303 median income
- 98684
Vancouver (98684)
$90,620 median income
- 97218
Portland (97218)
$88,924 median income
- 98683
Vancouver (98683)
$87,659 median income
- 98664
Vancouver (98664)
$85,369 median income
- 98661
Vancouver (98661)
$76,913 median income
- 97230
Portland (97230)
$75,572 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98684 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98683 | Vancouver, WA | 30,832 | 1.9 mi |
| 98664 | Vancouver, WA | 21,771 | 3.0 mi |
| 98682 | Vancouver, WA | 52,893 | 3.4 mi |
| 97230 | Portland, OR | 39,752 | 5.0 mi |
| 98661 | Vancouver, WA | 41,740 | 5.3 mi |
| 98662 | Vancouver, WA | 31,644 | 5.0 mi |
| 97220 | Portland, OR | 28,495 | 6.0 mi |
| 97233 | Portland, OR | 39,367 | 8.1 mi |
| 97218 | Portland, OR | 14,561 | 5.5 mi |
| 98607 | Camas, WA | 27,899 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98684, 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 (26,968 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 98684 in?
ZIP code 98684 (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 98684?
ZIP code 98684 in Vancouver, WA has a population of 26,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98684?
The median household income in ZIP 98684 is $90,620, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98684?
The median home value in ZIP 98684 is $459,200, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98684?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98684 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98684?
ZIP code 98684 has 858 business establishments employing approximately 11,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98684?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98684 are: Health care and social assistance (136), Construction (107), Accommodation and food services (91). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98684?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98684 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 98684?
In ZIP code 98684, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 98684?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98684 is 22.1 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 98684?
In ZIP code 98684, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98684?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98684 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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