Bridgeport, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98813

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

3,176
10/sq mi
$49,969
Median income
$177,000
Median home value
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridgeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98813 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98813 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 305.4 square miles in Bridgeport, Douglas County, Washington. The area is home to 3,176 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 98813 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98813 sits at $49,969 (45% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $20,109. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $177,000 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $789 per month, and 54.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98813 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 98813 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 98813, Bridgeport, 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

3,176

Population

305.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98813?

29.4

Median Age

66.6%

Male

33.4%

Female

63.1%

Foreign-Born

White 7.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%

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?

$49,969

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$20,109

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98813 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,969 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 36.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%

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

What does housing look like?

840

Total Housing Units

756

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$177,000

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$789

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 98813, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,051,000.

13

Businesses

63

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Retail trade 3 23.1%

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 98813 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 98813 ranks #2 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 98813 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 98813 ranks #3 of 3 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
98830 Mansfield, WA 494 9.3 mi
98812 Brewster, WA 4,899 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98813 in?
ZIP code 98813 (Bridgeport) is located in Douglas County, Washington. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98813?
ZIP code 98813 in Bridgeport, WA has a population of 3,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98813?
The median household income in ZIP 98813 is $49,969, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98813?
The median home value in ZIP 98813 is $177,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98813?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98813 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98813?
ZIP code 98813 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98813?
In ZIP code 98813, 36.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.9% 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 98813?
In ZIP code 98813, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98813?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98813 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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