ZIP Code 98643 Demographics

Wahkiakum County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98643 compared to county averages.

Total Population

482

↓ 89.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,776

↓ 5.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$234,000

↓ 26.7% vs county

Median Age

36.7 yrs

↑ 34.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

11.2%

↓ +250.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98643 compares to Wahkiakum County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98643 $56k Wahkiakum $59k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98643 $234k Wahkiakum $319k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,671

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98643 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$234,000
Down Payment (20%)$46,800
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,485P&I: $1183 | Tax: $234 | Ins: $68
Rent (Local Median)
$1,671
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $186/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98643, sorted by distance.

98621 6.1 mi away wahkiakum county 98647 8.6 mi away wahkiakum county 98638 8.7 mi away pacific county 97103 12.4 mi away clatsop county 98612 15.0 mi away wahkiakum county 97016 23.6 mi away columbia county 98632 26.7 mi away cowlitz county

About Wahkiakum County

Wahkiakum County is located in Washington and has a total population of 4,476. The county's median household income is $59,167 and median home value is $319,100. ZIP code 98643 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wahkiakum County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.