PlainZIP

Marlin, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98832

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

320
1/sq mi
$31,964
Median income
$309,100
Median home value
5.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marlin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98832 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marlin, Grant County, Washington, home to just 320 residents across 533.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98832 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,964 (65% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,529. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $309,100 (40% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.5, and the average commute is -. To put 98832 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grant County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 98832, Marlin, 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

320

Population

533.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 98832?

68.5

Median Age

37.9%

Male

62.1%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$31,964

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$32,529

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98832 ranks nationally

Marlin, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,964 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.2%

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

What does housing look like?

65

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

1.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$309,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 98832, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $276,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$276K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98832 vs 98860 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
98860 Wilson Creek, WA 259 9.6 mi

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Related Areas

Grant County Marlin, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98832 in? ▼
ZIP code 98832 (Marlin) 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 98832? ▼
ZIP code 98832 in Marlin, WA has a population of 320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98832? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98832 is $31,964, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98832? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98832 is $309,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98832? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98832 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98832? ▼
ZIP code 98832 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98832? ▼
In ZIP code 98832, 24.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.2% 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 98832? ▼
In ZIP code 98832, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98832? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98832 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.