Ephrata, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98823
Grant County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,055
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,074
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ephrata pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98823 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98823 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ephrata, Grant County, Washington, home to 11,055 residents across 773.1 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98823 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,074 (20% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,629. The poverty rate is 20.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,300 (48% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,088; owner occupancy is 67.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98823.
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 98823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ephrata, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98823.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 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 98823, Ephrata, 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
11,055
Population
773.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98823?
32.0
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
7.7%
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?
$73,074
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,629
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98823 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Ephrata, 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)
$73,074 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,683housing units
4,683
Total Housing Units
4,379
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,088
Median Rent
1977
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98823 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 204 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 243 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 290 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 318 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 316 |
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 264 business establishments in ZIP 98823, employing approximately 2,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,853,000.
264
Businesses
2,310
Employees
$96.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98823, 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 (11,055 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 98823 in?
ZIP code 98823 (Ephrata) is located in Grant County, Washington. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98823?
ZIP code 98823 in Ephrata, WA has a population of 11,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98823?
The median household income in ZIP 98823 is $73,074, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98823?
The median home value in ZIP 98823 is $267,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98823?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98823 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98823?
ZIP code 98823 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 2,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98823?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98823 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98823?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98823 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 98823?
In ZIP code 98823, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 98823?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98823 is 21.0 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 98823?
In ZIP code 98823, 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 98823?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98823 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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