98823 ZIP Code — Ephrata, WA
Grant County, Washington
ZIP code 98823 is located in Ephrata, Washington, within Grant County. It covers approximately 298.23 square miles and serves a population of 12,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 98823
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $67,031.
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.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
12,638
population
298.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98823 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98823
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ephrata | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98848 Quincy (10.4 mi)
98851 Soap Lake (12.8 mi)
98845 Palisades (16.6 mi)
98837 Moses Lake (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,638 |
| Population density | 42 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 298.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2724 |
| Longitude | -119.5993 |
| 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 | 35.3% | 42.1% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 34.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 19.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.7% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
12,638
Population
42
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$67,031
Median household income
$28,787
Per capita income
$223,200
Median home value
$977
Median monthly rent
68.5%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
3,305
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
447
Under 5
371
591
5–9
491
768
10–14
637
601
15–19
499
343
20–24
284
922
25–34
766
805
35–44
669
745
45–54
618
345
55–59
287
351
60–64
291
557
65–74
463
318
75–84
264
112
85+
93
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,077 | 32.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,561 | 67.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,807 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Hispanic or Latino
18.6%
Other race
13.3%
Two or more races
7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,966 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,890 | 18.6% |
| Other race | 2,068 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,205 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 267 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 42.1% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 34.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 19.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.7% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $67,031 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
6.4%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
22.1%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,200 |
| Median rent / month | $977 |
| Owner occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter occupied | 31.5% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 69.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 19.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 99.5% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,212 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 370 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 897 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 940 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,826 | 41.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,209 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 21.3% |
| Married | 46.8% | 57.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
29.7%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 198 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 148 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,166 | 59.2% |
| High school | 842 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 306 | 8.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Agriculture & mining
13.0%
Professional & management
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Public administration
7.3%
Retail trade
5.4%
Construction
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Other services
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.6% |
| Government | 24.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 12.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
18.3%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 772 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.1% |
| Public insurance | 47.2% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,820 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 495 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 485 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,845 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 11,640 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 8,644 | 68.4% |
| Foreign born | 205 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 793 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 282 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,367 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 1,199 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 861 | 6.8% |
| Polish | 500 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 308 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 100 | 0.8% |
| German | 28 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98823
What city is ZIP code 98823 in?
ZIP code 98823 is primarily assigned to Ephrata, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98823 in?
ZIP code 98823 falls within Grant County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98823 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 98823 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98823?
15% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 98823?
15% of residents in ZIP code 98823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 98823?
ZIP code 98823 has an estimated population of 12,638 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98823 in?
ZIP code 98823 observes the PST timezone.