98642 ZIP Code
Ridgefield, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98642 |
| City/Town: | Ridgefield |
| County: | Clark |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,005 |
| Median Household Income: | $110,319 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,145 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,217 |
| Median Home Value: | $579,300 |
| Land Area: | 56.8 sq miles
147.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.8033, -122.7017 |
Population Information (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,005 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,442 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,563 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,850 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,013 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,767 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,382 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,039 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,964 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,281 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,167 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,549 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,661 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,680 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,241 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 411 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $579,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,876 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,217 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,752 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 465 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,386 | 84.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,366 | 15.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,954 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 133 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 482 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,639 | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,445 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,017 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,063 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,175 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $110,319 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,497 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,781 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,145 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,591 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,009 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 574 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,431 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,599 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,580 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 762 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,524 | 86.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 427 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 225 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 580 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 464 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,776 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,139 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,774 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,060 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 681 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 170 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 124 | 1.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 227 | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 667 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,205 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,197 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,291 | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,127 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,581 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,996 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 564 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 72 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 172 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,854 | 16.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 93 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,028 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 990 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 265 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,090 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 908 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 723 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,140 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,484 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 886 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 700 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 580 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,083 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,814 | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,899 | 31.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 908 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,773 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,822 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,754 | 31.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 185 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 354 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 467 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,538 | 81.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 860 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 105 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 45 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 53 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 158 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 452 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 439 | 4.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,444 | 26.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,949 | 21.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,638 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 607 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 879 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 417 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 253 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 229 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 362 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 54 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 88 | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,114 | 12.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,643 | 50.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,513 | 27.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 805 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,233 | 36.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 189 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,000 | 57.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 302 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 205 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,519 | 17.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,025 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,003 | 34.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 59 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 28 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 40 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 178 | 2.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,424 | 32.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,956 | 53.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 654 | 8.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,447 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $721 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,876 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.38 |
Households (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,752 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,009 | 68.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,559 | 29.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 642 | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,629 | 18.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,169 | 36.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,897 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,390 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,199 | 23.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,452 | 68.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 580 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,932 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,056 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 338 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 349 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,891 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,265 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,213 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,365 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,982 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,991 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,050 | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 192 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 924 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 934 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,137 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,516 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,012 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,475 | 42.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,105 | 31.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,488 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 253 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,517 | 599.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,517 | 599.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,517 | 599.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 416 | 164.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 45.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 146 | 57.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 406 | 160.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 103 | 40.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,155 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,401 | 92.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,754 | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 978 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 530 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 175 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98642 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,752 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,482 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Ridgefield, WA98642