98620 ZIP Code — Goldendale, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98620 is located in Goldendale, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 468.27 square miles and serves a population of 7,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98620

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 $218,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $55,507. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98620 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,584

population

468.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98620 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goldendale	Acceptable
Goldendale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97065 Wasco (16 mi) 98628 Klickitat (17.2 mi) 98670 Wahkiacus (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,584
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	468.27 sq mi
Water area	7.41 sq mi
Latitude	45.8424
Longitude	-120.7581
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	51.9%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,584

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$55,507

Median household income

$33,288

Per capita income

$218,600

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

2,575

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

154

215

5–9

221

381

10–14

392

15–19

159

20–24

163

413

25–34

425

483

35–44

497

273

45–54

282

276

55–59

285

325

60–64

335

585

65–74

603

374

75–84

386

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,611	21.2%
18 and over	5,973	78.8%
65 and over	2,057	27.1%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,895	89.4%
Two or more races	328	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	177	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	125	1.6%
Black or African American	88	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	56	0.7%
Asian	26	0.3%
Other race	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$55,507

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,600
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	63.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,515	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	278	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	678	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	912	27.0%
Households with children under 18	742	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,299	38.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	18.0%
Married	54.2%	53.8%
Separated	1.6%	3.6%
Widowed	2.8%	8.1%
Divorced	12.2%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	5.3%
Kindergarten	73	4.7%
Elementary school	1,079	69.1%
High school	155	9.9%
College / grad school	172	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Construction 5.1%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.8%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 89.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	969	16.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,280	96.0%
Spanish	12	0.2%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,316	96.5%
Born in same state	7,275	95.9%
Born in different state	3,456	45.6%
Foreign born	41	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	268	3.5%
Not a US citizen	252	94.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	983	13%
Italian	883	11.6%
Arab	614	8.1%
English	341	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	218	2.9%
Dutch	63	0.8%
German	39	0.5%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98620

What city is ZIP code 98620 in?

ZIP code 98620 is primarily assigned to Goldendale, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98620 in?

ZIP code 98620 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98620 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 98620 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98620?

18% of residents in ZIP code 98620 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98620 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 98620 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98620 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 98620 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98620 in?

ZIP code 98620 observes the PST timezone.