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Quincy, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98848

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

11,518
10/sq mi
$87,714
Median income
$357,500
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quincy pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98848 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98848 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Grant County, Washington, home to 11,518 residents across 1163.4 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98848 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,714 (4% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $31,801. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $357,500 (30% below the state average), median rent at $1,100 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Grant County, letting you compare 98848 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 98848

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98848.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98848, Quincy, 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

11,518

Population

1163.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98848?

33.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 33.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%

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?

$87,714

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$31,801

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98848 ranks nationally

Quincy, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,714 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,733

Total Housing Units

4,024

Occupied Units

1,709

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$357,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,100

Median Rent

1997

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98848 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 206
2021 +18.9% 245
2022 +15.1% 282
2023 +9.4% 309
2024 +3.3% 319

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 330 business establishments in ZIP 98848, employing approximately 4,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $281,335,000.

330

Businesses

4,212

Employees

$281.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 48 14.6%
Retail trade 41 12.4%
Construction 39 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 25 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 24 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 7.3%
Wholesale trade 22 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.8%
Information 13 3.9%
Finance and insurance 13 3.9%
Manufacturing 12 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
98824 George, WA 181 6.6 mi

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Related Areas

Grant County Quincy, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98848 in? ▼
ZIP code 98848 (Quincy) 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 98848? ▼
ZIP code 98848 in Quincy, WA has a population of 11,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98848? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98848 is $87,714, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98848? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98848 is $357,500, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98848? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98848 is White at 33.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98848? ▼
ZIP code 98848 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 4,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98848? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98848 are: Accommodation and food services (48), Retail trade (41), Construction (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98848? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98848 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 98848? ▼
In ZIP code 98848, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 98848? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98848 is 19.5 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 98848? ▼
In ZIP code 98848, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98848? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98848 is 9.5% 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.