| ZIP Code | 98650 |
|---|---|
| City | Trout Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Klickitat County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 1,925 ft |
| Latitude | 45.946837 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.532395 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 21.0% ▲ 110% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.5% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 188 (21%) |
| Some College | 131 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 121 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 146 (16.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 306 (34.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,422 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $669,500 ▲ 140% above avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,333/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 669 |
| Vacant Units | 180 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 669 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 180 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 98650 is located in Trout Lake, Washington, within Klickitat County. With a population of 1,332, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 98650 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,422 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98650 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $669,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,333 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 98650 is primarily White (87.61%). Residents are well-educated — 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.0%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 98650 in Trout Lake, WA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,332 residents, a median household income of $86,422, and a median home value of $669,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.