98610 ZIP Code — Carson, WA

Skamania County, Washington

ZIP code 98610 is located in Carson, Washington, within Skamania County. It covers approximately 141.84 square miles and serves a population of 2,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98610

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,271. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98610 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,846

population

141.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97014 Cascade Locks (12.6 mi) 98648 Stevenson (13.5 mi) 98651 Underwood (13.9 mi) 98605 Bingen (14.9 mi) 97031 Hood River (18.4 mi) 98671 Washougal (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,846
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	141.84 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	45.7919
Longitude	-121.8553
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	45.6%	38.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.8%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,846

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$69,271

Median household income

$31,086

Per capita income

$324,600

Median home value

$1,044

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,182

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

123

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

217

25–34

218

119

35–44

120

142

45–54

144

115

55–59

115

178

60–64

180

143

65–74

144

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	567	19.9%
18 and over	2,279	80.1%
65 and over	598	21.0%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,526	87.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	178	6.2%
Two or more races	96	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.2%
Asian	27	0.9%
Other race	14	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	38.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.8%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$69,271

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 24.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$324,600
Median rent / month	$1,044
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	33.6%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	44.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	25.3%
Solar	1.5%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	584	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	209	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	344	29.5%
Households with children under 18	310	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	473	40.5%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	19.3%
Married	50.7%	56.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	12.0%
Divorced	10.8%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.7%
Kindergarten	39	12.0%
Elementary school	181	55.5%
High school	61	18.7%
College / grad school	20	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Construction 18.8%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Public administration 3.7%

Retail trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.8%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	39.9%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	306	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,601	91.4%
Spanish	30	1.2%
Other Indo-European	30	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,830	99.4%
Born in same state	2,784	97.8%
Born in different state	1,265	44.4%
Foreign born	46	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	494	17.4%
Arab	424	14.9%
French	380	13.4%
Polish	76	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	0.8%
English	22	0.8%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98610

What city is ZIP code 98610 in?

ZIP code 98610 is primarily assigned to Carson, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98610 in?

ZIP code 98610 falls within Skamania County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98610 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 98610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98610 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 98610 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98610?

The median home value in ZIP code 98610 is $324,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 98610?

ZIP code 98610 has an estimated population of 2,846 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98610 in?

ZIP code 98610 observes the PST timezone.