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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
$90,620
Median income
$459,200
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98684 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.1 square miles in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. The area is home to 26,968 residents, producing a population density of 1,493 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 98684 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98684 sits at $90,620 (0% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $44,263. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $459,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,918 per month, and 53.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98684 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 98684 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 98684

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98684.

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 98684, Vancouver, 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

26,968

Population

18.1

Area (sq mi)

1,493

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98684?

38.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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

$44,263

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98684 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,620 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,957

Total Housing Units

14,482

Occupied Units

475

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$459,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,918

Median Rent

1996

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

+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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98684 ranks #9 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 98684 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 98684 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

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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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