98604 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98604, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98604 is a zip code in Clark County, Washington, which covers Battle Ground CCD, La Center CCD, and Yacolt, with a total population of 37,041 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98604 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98604.

The estimated population of people living in 98604 is 37,041, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98604 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,041
 -0.78% +1.65%
2020
37,333
+0.29%
-
2019
37,225
+0.51%
-
2018
37,036
+1.64%
-
2017
36,440
 - -

Population of 98604 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98604 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.8%
89.5%
 -0.78%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
6.1%
5.3%
 +15.09%
Asian
1.3%
1.7%
 -23.53%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2%
 +50.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98604 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98604 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98604 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98604 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 -0.77% 36.9 +1.1% 40.3 -1.47%
2020 38.8 +4.58% 36.5 +3.69% 40.9 +6.79%
2019 37.1 -0.8% 35.2 -0.85% 38.3 -1.29%
2018 37.4 -1.06% 35.5 -1.93% 38.8 -1.02%
2017 37.8 - 36.2 - 39.2 -

The median age of the 98604 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98604 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,887 -24.66% 2,591 -6.62% 2,226 2,420
10 to 19 2,766 +10.93% 2,906 -6.42% 3,074 2,698
20 to 29 2,015 +5.33% 1,928 +8.22% 2,112 2,051
30 to 39 1,844 +27.75% 2,034 +8.95% 2,408 2,218
40 to 49 2,508 -27.07% 2,702 +5.27% 1,888 2,836
50 to 59 2,659 -9.43% 2,568 -0.47% 2,415 2,551
60 to 69 1,858 +13.56% 2,221 +10.35% 2,106 2,440
70+ 1,232 +41.77% 1,721 +3.85% 1,832 1,766

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98604 zip code is $93,107.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98604.

  • Under 25
    $75,069.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,450.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,282.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98604 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98604, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98604 is currently $105,133.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.71% of households in 98604 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98604 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98604 is $36,638.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98604 by the total population of 98604.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98604 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98604 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98604 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98604 zip over the age of 16 is 28,764.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98604 is 58.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98604 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,141 46.30% 21.00%
20 to 24 years 2,398 65.10% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 1,765 83.60% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 2,138 81.30% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 4,870 81.50% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 4,570 82.40% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 2,738 77.60% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 2,335 55.10% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 3,709 18.30% 1.20%
75 years and over 2,100 6.10% 6.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98604. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,925 61.40% 5.00%
Black or African American 164 79.30% 69.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 139 53.20% 0.00%
Asian 478 74.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.00% 0.00%
Other 174 47.70% 10.80%
Two or more races 881 62.90% 11.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,394 67.70% 21.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,067 61.40% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98604 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98604 is 16,718, with median earnings of $52,500.00.

Women in 98604 are earning approximately 60.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,718 $52,500.00
Male 9,124 $64,390.00
Female 7,594 $39,213.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98604 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,880 $78,955.00
Business and Financial 719 $52,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 357 $93,304.00
Architecture and Engineering 312 $85,515.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $65,938.00
Community and Social Service 242 $51,607.00
Legal 139 $80,057.00
Educational and Library 1,233 $55,669.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 278 $38,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,073 $81,107.00
Healthcare Support 816 $32,283.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 249 $79,978.00
Law Enforcement 155 $111,438.00
Food Preparation and Serving 464 $18,354.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 337 $24,375.00
Personal Care and Service 427 $23,750.00
Sales 1,484 $41,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,888 $36,732.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $30,729.00
Construction and Extraction 1,329 $57,784.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 592 $73,269.00
Production 960 $51,359.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,202 $64,709.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98604 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98604.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,442 $83,929.00 438 $53,833.00
Business and Financial 380 $53,095.00 339 $50,694.00
Computer and Mathematical 267 $93,482.00 90 $89,773.00
Architecture and Engineering 272 $85,515.00 40 $76,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 33 $62,679.00
Community and Social Service 57 $72,750.00 185 $50,850.00
Legal 36 $54,773.00 103 $80,170.00
Educational and Library 290 $73,182.00 943 $27,399.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 139 $39,315.00 139 $32,989.00
Healthcare Practitioners 195 $102,961.00 878 $78,654.00
Healthcare Support 83 $28,906.00 733 $32,473.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 172 $105,500.00 77 $78,341.00
Law Enforcement 105 $116,023.00 50 $110,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 203 $26,523.00 261 $12,216.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 255 $43,750.00 82 $22,841.00
Personal Care and Service 93 $54,241.00 334 $19,432.00
Sales 688 $69,537.00 796 $23,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 373 $50,288.00 1,515 $36,198.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $30,729.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,311 $58,011.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 577 $73,750.00 15 $0.00
Production 830 $51,915.00 130 $42,692.00
Transportation and Material Moving 978 $64,806.00 224 $42,188.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,706 households in 98604, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,101 families living in the 98604 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98604:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,501 415 1,185 2,605
Average Household Size 3.32 3.07 3.27 1.32
Total Families 8,501 415 1,185 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.7 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 10,101 families living in 98604, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98604:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,205 housing units in 98604.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,706 96.22%
Vacant 499 3.78%

18.40% of the total 13,205 housing units in 98604 are rental units. This is approximately 2,430 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,154 are occupied by the owner - or 76.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98604 is $1,315.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98604 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    122
  • Less than $500
    152
  • $500 to $999
    274
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,020
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    729
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    192
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    49
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98604 is $418,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98604 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    351
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    98
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    39
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    104
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,353
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,737
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,333
  • $1,000,000 or more
    139

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98604. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98604 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    328
  • 1940 to 1949
    186
  • 1950 to 1959
    388
  • 1960 to 1969
    364
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,201
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,308
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,527
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,045
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,837
  • 2014 or later
    21

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98604 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    296
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,456
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,440
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,514

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98604 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98604 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98604.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    403
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,415
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    835
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,129
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,640
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,563
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,922
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    972
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    901
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,770
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    973
  • 90 or more minutes
    496

Summary

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