ZIP Code 98682: Population, Income, Housing

State: WA
Total population: 68,305 Household income: $99,918 Rent: $1,845

Overview

Total population
68,305
Rent
$1,845
Year built
1996
Household income
$99,918
Per capita income
$43,369
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.9 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50.1%

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).

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
Vancouver
Total population
68,305
Adults over 25
44,954
Total households
23,886
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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$99,918
Per capita income
$43,369
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50.1%

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).

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,845
Year built
1996
Households that rent
29.6%
Households that own
70.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.7

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.

Race

White
72%
Black
2.3%
Asian
5.7%
Two or more races
12.6%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
14.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
85.2%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
28,333 (84.5%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
5,198 (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).

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.

Education

Less than high school
32.9%
High school graduate or GED
28.9%
Some college or associate degree
12.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.7%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 98682 with: Clark County, WA Portland metro area, OR-WA Washington State United States

ZIP 98682

Total population68,305
Rent$1,845
Year built1996
Household income$99,918
Per capita income$43,369
Poverty rate9.1%
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 ZIP98682 CountyClark, WAMetro AreaPortland metro area, OR-WAStateWashingtonCountryUnited States
Total population68,305516,9592,520,9877,816,116334,922,499
Rent$1,845$1,748$1,724$1,760$1,413
Year built19961993198419851980
Household income$99,918$97,536$97,436$98,141$80,734
Per capita income$43,369$48,520$51,936$53,744$44,673
Poverty rate9.1%8%9.5%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.6%4%4.5%4%

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Summary for 98682

Rent & Income

In 98682, the typical monthly rent is $1,845 and the typical household income is $99,918. Rent here is similar to Washington, and household income is similar to Washington. The estimated poverty rate is 9.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 29.6% of households. About 50.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 98682 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 98682 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 98682 compares in Washington State (102 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,845 55 / 102 from lower rent $1,024 – $2,836
Household income $99,918 49 / 102 from higher income $48,231 – $244,362
Poverty rate 9.1% 53 / 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 98682

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 98682 places 55th out of 102 ZIP Codes in Washington State. Throughout Washington State, numbers span from $1,024 in ZIP 98901 up to $2,836 in ZIP 98006.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 49th out of 102 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $48,231 in ZIP 99163 up to $244,362 in ZIP 98074.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 98682 comes 53rd out of 102 ZIP Codes. In Washington State as a whole, the range goes from 3.3% in ZIP 98685 up to 28.6% in ZIP 99163.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 98682 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,845 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 98682

Annual Household Income: $99,918

💡 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 98682

Estimated Rate: 9.1%

💡 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 98682

In ZIP Code 98682, households that rent: 7,070 (29.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 7,070 29.6%
Owner-Occupied 16,816 70.4%

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 98682

In ZIP Code 98682, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,544 (50.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,544 50.1%
Other renter households 3,526 49.9%
Total renter households 7,070 100%

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 98682

Less than High School: 14,778 people (32.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 12,980 people (28.9%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,657 people (12.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,539 people (25.7%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 44,954

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.