City

Ephrata, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Washington

👥12,661Population
💰$77,361Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$256,400Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 30.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic30.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
27%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,209 (31.1%)
Some College1,057 (14.9%)
Associates1,291 (18.2%)
Bachelors1,225 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree1,271 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,361 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$256,400 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units4,646
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Ephrata, WA

Ephrata is a city in Washington, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,661 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, Ephrata is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,361 is near the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ephrata is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ephrata is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.3%).

Ephrata, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Ephrata
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98823 12,661 $77,361 $256,400 $956 3.8% 35.1% 66.6%