98605 ZIP Code — Bingen, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98605 is located in Bingen, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 39.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98605

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $77,500. 37% 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 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98605 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,373

population

39.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bingen	Acceptable
Bingen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98651 Underwood (3.3 mi) 98672 White Salmon (6.2 mi) 97040 Mosier (12.8 mi) 98650 Trout Lake (13.5 mi) 98610 Carson (14.9 mi) 98635 Lyle (15.9 mi) 97031 Hood River (16 mi) 98619 Glenwood (18.2 mi) 98602 Appleton (18.3 mi) 97014 Cascade Locks (18.6 mi) 98670 Wahkiacus (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,373
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	39.84 sq mi
Water area	1.67 sq mi
Latitude	45.7816
Longitude	-121.5456
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	40.0%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,373

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$36,169

Per capita income

$300,500

Median home value

$1,391

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

393

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	16.0%
18 and over	1,154	84.0%
65 and over	255	18.6%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

Two or more races 10.5%

Other race 4.4%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,123	72.5%
Hispanic or Latino	175	11.3%
Two or more races	163	10.5%
Other race	68	4.4%
Asian	9	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 36.9%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$300,500
Median rent / month	$1,391
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	34.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	41.2%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	38.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	28.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	73	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	70	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	187	34.1%
Households with children under 18	105	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	35.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	33.3%
Married	40.9%	38.5%
Separated	2.9%	3.2%
Widowed	3.4%	11.0%
Divorced	11.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	6.3%
Kindergarten	12	4.5%
Elementary school	65	24.3%
High school	64	23.9%
College / grad school	110	41.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 16.6%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Professional & management 12.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	6.5%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,296	94.4%
Spanish	118	9.1%
Other Indo-European	118	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,130	82.3%
Born in same state	1,119	81.5%
Born in different state	268	19.5%
Foreign born	11	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	243	17.7%
Not a US citizen	126	51.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	154	11.2%
French	119	8.7%
Polish	92	6.7%
Arab	67	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.4%
English	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98605

What city is ZIP code 98605 in?

ZIP code 98605 is primarily assigned to Bingen, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98605 in?

ZIP code 98605 falls within Skamania County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98605 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 98605 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 98605?

ZIP code 98605 has an estimated population of 1,373 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98605?

The median home value in ZIP code 98605 is $300,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98605?

The median household income in ZIP code 98605 is $77,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98605 in?

ZIP code 98605 observes the PST timezone.