98602 ZIP Code — Appleton, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98602 is located in Appleton, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 60.38 square miles and serves a population of 124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

124

population

60.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Appleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98670 Wahkiacus (3.4 mi) 98628 Klickitat (5.5 mi) 98619 Glenwood (7.3 mi) 98635 Lyle (9.8 mi) 98672 White Salmon (12.2 mi) 98650 Trout Lake (16.2 mi) 98605 Bingen (18.3 mi) 97040 Mosier (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	124
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	60.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.8918
Longitude	-121.2001
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

124

Population

People per sq mi

64.1

Median age

Median household income

$41,681

Per capita income

$411,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	124	100.0%
65 and over	29	23.4%
Median age	64.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Two or more races 14.5%

Group	Count	%
White	106	85.5%
Two or more races	18	14.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 56.7%

$50k–$75k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	56.7%
$50k–$75k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 56.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$411,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	48.1%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.4%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	45.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.3%
1 bedroom	29.5%
2 bedrooms	7.8%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	56.7%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	14.9%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	83.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	85.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	3	4.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	61.2%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	76.7%	89.1%
Separated	18.3%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 62.9%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 62.3%

Professional & management 18.0%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	67.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	19.7%
Government	62.3%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	37.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	62.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.6%
Retirement income	67.2%
Supplemental Security	26.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	29.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.5%
65 and over	89.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	124	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	124	100.0%
Born in same state	124	100.0%
Born in different state	64	51.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	7.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98602

What city is ZIP code 98602 in?

ZIP code 98602 is primarily assigned to Appleton, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98602 in?

ZIP code 98602 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98602 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 98602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98602 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 98602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98602?

The median home value in ZIP code 98602 is $411,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 98602?

ZIP code 98602 has an estimated population of 124 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98602 in?

ZIP code 98602 observes the PST timezone.