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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
$73,074
Median income
$267,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 773.1 square miles in Ephrata, Grant County, Washington. The area is home to 11,055 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 98823 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98823 sits at $73,074 (20% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,629. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $267,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98823 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98823 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 98823

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98823.

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 98823, Ephrata, 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

11,055

Population

773.1

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98823?

32.0

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%

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

$32,629

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98823 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,074 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,683

Total Housing Units

4,379

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$267,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Grant County Ephrata, WA Washington

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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Official Data Resources for Ephrata, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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