| ZIP Code | 98601 |
|---|---|
| City | Amboy |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Clark County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 392 ft |
| Latitude | 45.938373 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.437855 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 623 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 300 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 218 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 187 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 463 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,990 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $517,300 ▲ 86% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,129/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,187 |
| Vacant Units | 204 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,187 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 204 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 98601 is located in Amboy, Washington, within Clark County. With a population of 2,742, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 98601 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,990 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98601 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $517,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,129 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 98601 is primarily White (80.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.4%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98601 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 98601 in Amboy, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,742 residents, a median household income of $108,990, and a median home value of $517,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.