98672 ZIP Code — White Salmon, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98672 is located in White Salmon, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 138.81 square miles and serves a population of 6,997 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98672

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $496,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98672 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,997

population

138.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98672 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98672

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Salmon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98605 Bingen (6.2 mi) 98651 Underwood (9.2 mi) 98650 Trout Lake (10.8 mi) 98635 Lyle (11.8 mi) 98602 Appleton (12.2 mi) 98619 Glenwood (12.4 mi) 97040 Mosier (13.4 mi) 98670 Wahkiacus (14.1 mi) 98628 Klickitat (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,997
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	138.81 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	45.8286
Longitude	-121.4361
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,997

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$86,250

Median household income

$50,440

Per capita income

$496,500

Median home value

$1,253

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,518

Housing units

43.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

110

104

5–9

214

10–14

187

153

15–19

133

234

20–24

205

456

25–34

399

474

35–44

414

566

45–54

494

206

55–59

180

391

60–64

341

647

65–74

566

130

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,048	15.0%
18 and over	5,949	85.0%
65 and over	1,519	21.7%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Two or more races 7.8%

Other race 6.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,741	72.4%
Hispanic or Latino	933	11.8%
Two or more races	620	7.8%
Other race	548	6.9%
Black or African American	50	0.6%
Asian	38	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$86,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 37.2%

$500k–$1M 40.8%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$496,500
Median rent / month	$1,253
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.6%
Electricity	42.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,637	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	214	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	561	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	486	16.8%
Households with children under 18	588	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,124	38.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	25.0%
Married	58.1%	57.8%
Separated	0.5%	1.8%
Widowed	1.4%	4.9%
Divorced	9.4%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 21.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.2%
Kindergarten	43	5.0%
Elementary school	476	55.3%
High school	202	23.5%
College / grad school	121	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.7%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Retail trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Information 3.7%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.3%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.1%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	4.9%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	21.1%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	569	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,761	96.6%
Spanish	760	11.2%
Other Indo-European	760	11.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,605	80.1%
Born in same state	5,426	77.5%
Born in different state	1,518	21.7%
Foreign born	179	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,392	19.9%
Not a US citizen	446	32.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,027	14.7%
Italian	883	12.6%
Arab	467	6.7%
Polish	196	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	95	1.4%
Irish	74	1.1%
German	48	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	96.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98672

What city is ZIP code 98672 in?

ZIP code 98672 is primarily assigned to White Salmon, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98672 in?

ZIP code 98672 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98672 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 98672 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98672 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 98672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98672?

The median home value in ZIP code 98672 is $496,500.

Does ZIP code 98672 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 98672 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98672 in?

ZIP code 98672 observes the PST timezone.