98628 ZIP Code — Klickitat, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98628 is located in Klickitat, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 10.67 square miles and serves a population of 393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98628

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $60,893. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 98628 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

393

population

10.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Klickitat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98670 Wahkiacus (2.1 mi) 98602 Appleton (5.5 mi) 98635 Lyle (7.8 mi) 98619 Glenwood (12.8 mi) 98672 White Salmon (15.4 mi) 98620 Goldendale (17.2 mi) 97040 Mosier (18.6 mi) 97058 The Dalles (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	393
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	10.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.8378
Longitude	-121.1157
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	68.5%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

393

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$60,893

Median household income

$27,986

Per capita income

$167,500

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	15.5%
18 and over	332	84.5%
65 and over	100	25.4%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	389	98%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1%
Two or more races	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 30.0%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	30.0%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	26.5%
Median income	$60,893

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,500
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	24.9%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	46.5%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.2%
Electricity	34.7%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	25	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	48	28.2%
Households with children under 18	21	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	43.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.6%	9.9%
Married	66.2%	55.2%
Separated	4.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	28.7%
Divorced	16.6%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 42.5%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.3%
Kindergarten	5	8.8%
Elementary school	43	75.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.1%

Transportation & utilities 18.9%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Other services 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.4

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	380	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	393	100.0%
Born in same state	387	98.5%
Born in different state	106	27.0%
Foreign born	6	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	24.4%
Arab	47	12%
Italian	46	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	3.3%
Irish	5	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98628

What city is ZIP code 98628 in?

ZIP code 98628 is primarily assigned to Klickitat, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98628 in?

ZIP code 98628 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98628 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 98628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98628?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 98628 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 98628 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98628?

The median home value in ZIP code 98628 is $167,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 98628 in?

ZIP code 98628 observes the PST timezone.