ZIP Code 98604: Population, Income, Housing

State: WA

Total population: 38,839 Household income: $112,448 Rent: $1,587

Overview

Total population

38,839

Rent

$1,587

Year built

1997

Household income

$112,448

Per capita income

$47,101

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

37.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Washington

County

Clark County

City

Battle Ground

Total population

38,839

Adults over 25

25,846

Total households

13,396

Household size

2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$112,448

Per capita income

$47,101

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

37.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,587

Year built

1997

Households that rent

17.6%

Households that own

82.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

87.5%

Black

0.6%

Asian

1.6%

Two or more races

8.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

6.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

93.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,729 (84.5%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

2,696 (15.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.2%

High school graduate or GED

27%

Some college or associate degree

11.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

29.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 98604 with: Clark County, WA Portland metro area, OR-WA Washington State United States

ZIP 98604

Total population38,839

Rent$1,587

Year built1997

Household income$112,448

Per capita income$47,101

Poverty rate5.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Clark County, WA

Total population516,959

Rent$1,748

Year built1993

Household income$97,536

Per capita income$48,520

Poverty rate8%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Portland Metro Area, OR-WA

Total population2,520,987

Rent$1,724

Year built1984

Household income$97,436

Per capita income$51,936

Poverty rate9.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Washington State

Total population7,816,116

Rent$1,760

Year built1985

Household income$98,141

Per capita income$53,744

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP98604	CountyClark, WA	Metro AreaPortland metro area, OR-WA	StateWashington	CountryUnited States
Total population	38,839	516,959	2,520,987	7,816,116	334,922,499
Rent	$1,587	$1,748	$1,724	$1,760	$1,413
Year built	1997	1993	1984	1985	1980
Household income	$112,448	$97,536	$97,436	$98,141	$80,734
Per capita income	$47,101	$48,520	$51,936	$53,744	$44,673
Poverty rate	5.4%	8%	9.5%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	4%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 98604

Rent & Income

In 98604, the typical monthly rent is $1,587 and the typical household income is $112,448. Rent here is lower than Washington, and household income is higher than Washington. The estimated poverty rate is 5.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 17.6% of households. Around 37.7% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 98604 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 98604 — Poverty

How ZIP 98604 compares in Washington State (102 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,587	28 / 102	from lower rent	$1,024 – $2,836
Household income	$112,448	36 / 102	from higher income	$48,231 – $244,362
Poverty rate	5.4%	11 / 102	from lower poverty	3.3% – 28.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Washington State with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 98604

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 28th out of 102 ZIP Codes in Washington State. In Washington State as a whole, the range goes from $1,024 in ZIP 98901 up to $2,836 in ZIP 98006.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 98604 ranks 36th out of 102 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $48,231 in ZIP 99163 up to $244,362 in ZIP 98074.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 11th out of 102 ZIP Codes. Across Washington State, figures vary from 3.3% in ZIP 98685 up to 28.6% in ZIP 99163.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 98604 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,587 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 98604

Annual Household Income: $112,448

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 98604

Estimated Rate: 5.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 98604

In ZIP Code 98604, households that rent: 2,361 (17.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,361	17.6%
Owner-Occupied	11,035	82.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 98604

In ZIP Code 98604, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 891 (37.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	891	37.7%
Other renter households	1,470	62.3%
Total renter households	2,361	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 98604

Less than High School: 8,329 people (32.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,974 people (27%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,014 people (11.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,529 people (29.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,846

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.