| ZIP Code | 98629 |
|---|---|
| City | La Center |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Clark County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 444 ft |
| Latitude | 45.877319 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.619409 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 152 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,537 (25.4%) |
| Some College | 907 (15%) |
| Associates | 1,057 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 675 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,718 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,789 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $568,900 ▲ 104% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,978/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,547 |
| Vacant Units | 402 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,547 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 402 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 98629 is located in La Center, Washington, within Clark County. With a population of 9,051, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 98629 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,789 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98629 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $568,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,978 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 98629 is primarily White (86.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98629 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 98629 in La Center, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,051 residents, a median household income of $108,789, and a median home value of $568,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.