| ZIP Code | 98851 |
|---|---|
| City | Soap Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Grant County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 1,452 ft |
| Latitude | 47.413886 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.43223 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.07 |
| Below Poverty | 19.0% ▲ 90% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.0% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 976 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 288 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 506 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 300 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 413 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,009 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,500 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $902/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,078 |
| Vacant Units | 465 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,078 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 465 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
ZIP code 98851 is located in Soap Lake, Washington, within Grant County. With a population of 4,996, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.6 years. Economically, 98851 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,009 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98851 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $240,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $902 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 61% since 2019.
The population of 98851 is majority White (64.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.0%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98851 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 98851 in Soap Lake, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,996 residents, a median household income of $67,009, and a median home value of $240,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.