98685 ZIP Code
Vancouver, Washington
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98685 |
| City/Town: | Vancouver |
| County: | Clark |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,534 |
| Median Household Income: | $121,063 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,585 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,998 |
| Median Home Value: | $513,000 |
| Land Area: | 10.2 sq miles
26.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.7152, -122.6932 |
Population Information (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,534 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,217 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,317 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,564 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,813 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,064 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,981 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,353 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,866 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,680 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,202 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,707 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,461 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,540 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,645 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 658 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $513,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,625 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,998 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,849 | 98.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 149 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,645 | 81.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,204 | 18.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,759 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 475 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 737 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,445 | 15.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,074 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,506 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,612 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,910 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98685 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $121,063 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $148,344 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $131,740 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,585 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,814 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,297 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 497 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,871 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,905 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,371 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 997 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,478 | 83.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 614 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 179 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,057 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 472 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,714 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,699 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,254 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,582 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 120 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 462 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98685 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 263 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 91 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 349 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 686 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,057 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,274 | 10.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,235 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,468 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,031 | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,395 | 20.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98685 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,275 | 67.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 644 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 120 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 369 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 221 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,468 | 22.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98685 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,153 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,607 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 453 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,419 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,253 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 378 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,254 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,036 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,247 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 982 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 470 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,011 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.8% | 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 (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,387 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,285 | 82.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,152 | 30.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,091 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98685 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,237 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,874 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,408 | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 358 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 120 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 546 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98685 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,377 | 86.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 517 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 95 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 76 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 130 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 302 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 318 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 167 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98685 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,551 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,672 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,150 | 26.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,961 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,984 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 949 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 539 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 64 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 102 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98685 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 74 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 371 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,185 | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,188 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,067 | 33.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,113 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98685 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,694 | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 100 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,878 | 49.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 121 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98685 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 245 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,462 | 20.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,729 | 48.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,413 | 28.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98685 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 111 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 113 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 145 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 464 | 4.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,759 | 39.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,463 | 46.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 566 | 5.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98685 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,271 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $721 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,625 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,849 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,291 | 61.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,925 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,612 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,141 | 18.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,799 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,002 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98685 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,506 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,623 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,706 | 61.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 394 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 668 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,700 | 21.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98685 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,819 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 223 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 407 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,987 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,683 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,519 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,621 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,037 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,478 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,036 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 169 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,215 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,652 | 54.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98685 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,840 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,358 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,968 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,353 | 40.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 921 | 27.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98685 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,772 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 425 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,762 | 649.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,762 | 649.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,762 | 649.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 855 | 201.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 10.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 681 | 160.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 223 | 52.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98685 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,970 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,957 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,013 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,109 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 990 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 816 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 98 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98685 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,849 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,461 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
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