98824 ZIP Code — George, WA
Grant County, Washington
ZIP code 98824 is located in George, Washington, within Grant County. It covers approximately 0.96 square miles and serves a population of 231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 98824
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
231
population
0.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98824 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98824
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| George | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 231 |
| Population density | 241 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.0793 |
| Longitude | -119.8547 |
| 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 | 62.7% | 42.1% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.5% | 34.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 19.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 3.7% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
231
Population
241
People per sq mi
21.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$18,781
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
57
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
16
8
5–9
10
15
10–14
18
15
15–19
17
10
20–24
11
13
25–34
16
10
35–44
12
8
45–54
10
1
55–59
2
2
60–64
3
9
65–74
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 84 | 36.4% |
| 18 and over | 147 | 63.6% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 8.7% |
| Median age | 21.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
45%
Other race
23.8%
Two or more races
21.2%
White
10%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 | 45% |
| Other race | 100 | 23.8% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 21.2% |
| White | 42 | 10% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.7% | 42.1% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.5% | 34.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 19.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 3.7% | 10.6% |
$10k–$15k
13.3%
$25k–$35k
23.3%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 13.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 23.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter occupied | 26.7% |
| Vacant | 17.8% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 49.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.3% |
| 3 or more | 53.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% |
| Electricity | 96.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 19 | 31.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 29 | 48.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33 | 55.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 3.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 67.8% |
| Married | 51.7% | 21.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college, no degree
50.5%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 9.6% |
| Elementary school | 44 | 60.3% |
| High school | 22 | 30.1% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Retail trade
21.5%
Agriculture & mining
17.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Professional & management
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Construction
5.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 13.2% |
| Service | 34.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 1.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 16.5% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 8.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 15.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 26.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 32.5% |
| Public insurance | 57.6% |
| No insurance | 12.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 201 | 87.0% |
| Spanish | 23 | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 23 | 11.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 191 | 82.7% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 80.5% |
| Born in different state | 175 | 75.8% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 40 | 17.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 60.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5 | 2.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98824
What city is ZIP code 98824 in?
ZIP code 98824 is primarily assigned to George, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98824 in?
ZIP code 98824 falls within Grant County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98824 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 98824 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 98824?
ZIP code 98824 has an estimated population of 231 residents, with a density of 242 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98824 in?
ZIP code 98824 observes the PST timezone.