98686 ZIP Code
Vancouver, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98686 |
| City/Town: | Vancouver |
| County: | Clark |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,518 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,174 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,963 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,318 |
| Median Home Value: | $497,100 |
| Land Area: | 11.7 sq miles
30.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.7233, -122.6219 |
Population Information (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,518 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,454 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,064 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,181 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,297 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,402 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,070 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,273 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,044 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,895 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,476 | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 823 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,103 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,591 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,040 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 323 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $497,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,677 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,318 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,785 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 533 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,917 | 76.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,868 | 24.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,295 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 182 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 367 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,346 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,459 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,765 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,235 | 22.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,941 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98686 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,174 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,011 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,451 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,963 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,143 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,728 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 395 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,216 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,409 | 76.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,566 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 727 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,533 | 80.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 344 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 127 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,121 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 218 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 468 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,707 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,200 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,962 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,362 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 404 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98686 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 154 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 161 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 292 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 414 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 706 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 912 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,192 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,932 | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 872 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,150 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98686 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,803 | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 458 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 115 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 219 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,683 | 17.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98686 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 772 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,105 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 363 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 899 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 861 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 116 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 525 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,470 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,127 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 540 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 290 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 609 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% | 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 (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,346 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,392 | 75.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,166 | 34.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,114 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98686 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,151 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,550 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,000 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 228 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 182 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 569 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98686 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,019 | 72.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 447 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 41 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 264 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 375 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 220 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 589 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 354 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98686 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 193 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,373 | 16.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,506 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,827 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 862 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,372 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 644 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 173 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 207 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98686 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 164 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 621 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,498 | 18.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,301 | 39.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,301 | 27.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 433 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98686 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,933 | 37.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 51 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,520 | 58.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 151 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98686 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 389 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,823 | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,386 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,187 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98686 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 192 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 72 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 78 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 390 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,218 | 37.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,849 | 48.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98686 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,177 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $644 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,677 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,785 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,373 | 56.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,700 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,182 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,862 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,388 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,629 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98686 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,305 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,543 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,795 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 199 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 742 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,574 | 19.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98686 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,600 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 321 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 276 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,095 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 916 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 992 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,914 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,352 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,460 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,883 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 288 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,408 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,187 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98686 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,471 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,926 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,738 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,178 | 40.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,060 | 36.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98686 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,563 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 383 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,955 | 510.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,955 | 510.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,955 | 510.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 440 | 114.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 1.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 540 | 141.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 163 | 42.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98686 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,337 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,829 | 87.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,508 | 13.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 932 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 793 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 674 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 109 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98686 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,785 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,545 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
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