98601 ZIP Code — Amboy, WA

Clark County, Washington

ZIP code 98601 is located in Amboy, Washington, within Clark County. It covers approximately 31.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,952 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $484,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,484. 33% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98601 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,952

population

31.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amboy	Acceptable
Amboy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98603 Ariel (4.5 mi) 98616 Cougar (8.9 mi) 98674 Woodland (9.7 mi) 98675 Yacolt (12 mi) 98629 La Center (12.5 mi) 98604 Battle Ground (12.8 mi) 98606 Brush Prairie (17.1 mi) 98625 Kalama (17.2 mi) 98649 Toutle (17.4 mi) 98642 Ridgefield (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,952
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	31.07 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	45.9762
Longitude	-122.4008
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	30.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	33.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	29.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.0%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,952

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$105,484

Median household income

$39,722

Per capita income

$484,700

Median home value

$1,093

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,028

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

131

5–9

146

102

10–14

115

15–19

20–24

228

25–34

254

35–44

110

171

45–54

192

133

55–59

148

60–64

161

65–74

181

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	806	27.3%
18 and over	2,146	72.7%
65 and over	512	17.3%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 6.9%

Two or more races 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,653	83.7%
Hispanic or Latino	219	6.9%
Other race	219	6.9%
Two or more races	65	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	30.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	33.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	29.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.0%	10.6%

Under $10k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	29.7%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$105,484

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 46.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$484,700
Median rent / month	$1,093
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	22.9%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	50.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.3%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	597	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	81	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	122	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	238	22.9%
Households with children under 18	296	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	354	34.1%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	19.9%
Married	58.6%	51.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.2%	13.1%
Divorced	8.8%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	4.9%
Kindergarten	27	3.9%
Elementary school	416	60.2%
High school	102	14.8%
College / grad school	112	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Professional & management 14.8%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Construction 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.6

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,746	93.0%
Spanish	97	3.5%
Other Indo-European	82	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,743	92.9%
Born in same state	2,743	92.9%
Born in different state	1,560	52.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	209	7.1%
Not a US citizen	92	44.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	370	12.5%
French	341	11.6%
Arab	307	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	113	3.8%
German	52	1.8%
English	38	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98601

What city is ZIP code 98601 in?

ZIP code 98601 is primarily assigned to Amboy, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98601 in?

ZIP code 98601 falls within Clark County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98601 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 98601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98601?

The median home value in ZIP code 98601 is $484,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98601?

The median household income in ZIP code 98601 is $105,484, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 98601?

ZIP code 98601 has an estimated population of 2,952 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98601 in?

ZIP code 98601 observes the PST timezone.