98617 ZIP Code — Dallesport, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98617 is located in Dallesport, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 17.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,039 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98617

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $58,450. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 98617 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,039

population

17.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dallesport	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,039
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	17.25 sq mi
Water area	1.93 sq mi
Latitude	45.6195
Longitude	-121.1714
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	35.2%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,039

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$58,450

Median household income

$33,857

Per capita income

$321,500

Median home value

$1,182

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

20.1%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

125

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	207	19.9%
18 and over	832	80.1%
65 and over	150	14.4%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.4%

Two or more races 20.4%

Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	760	60.4%
Two or more races	257	20.4%
Hispanic or Latino	219	17.4%
Asian	22	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 34.3%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	34.3%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$58,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 40.7%

$1M+ 15.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,500
Median rent / month	$1,182
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	2.3%
Single-family detached	58.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	29.6%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	71.6%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	31.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	153	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	150	31.6%
Households with children under 18	69	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	31.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	21.4%
Married	44.4%	26.6%
Separated	0.0%	8.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.3%
Divorced	21.7%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.7%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	10.2%
Elementary school	84	47.7%
High school	31	17.6%
College / grad school	43	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Professional & management 13.0%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Wholesale trade 11.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.9%
Government	38.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	7.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 30.2%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	17.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	16.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	993	95.6%
Spanish	15	1.5%
Other Indo-European	15	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	909	87.5%
Born in same state	909	87.5%
Born in different state	212	20.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	130	12.5%
Not a US citizen	82	63.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	185	17.8%
Arab	70	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	60	5.8%
French	16	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98617

What city is ZIP code 98617 in?

ZIP code 98617 is primarily assigned to Dallesport, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98617 in?

ZIP code 98617 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98617?

29% of residents in ZIP code 98617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98617?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98617?

The median home value in ZIP code 98617 is $321,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 98617?

ZIP code 98617 has an estimated population of 1,039 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98617 in?

ZIP code 98617 observes the PST timezone.