98629 ZIP Code — La Center, WA

Clark County, Washington

ZIP code 98629 is located in La Center, Washington, within Clark County. It covers approximately 37.79 square miles and serves a population of 9,783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98629

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $509,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,673. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98629 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,783

population

37.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98674 Woodland (4.7 mi) 98642 Ridgefield (6.4 mi) 98604 Battle Ground (8.1 mi) 97018 Columbia City (9.7 mi) 98686 Vancouver (10 mi) 98685 Vancouver (11.5 mi) 98675 Yacolt (12 mi) 98606 Brush Prairie (12.4 mi) 98601 Amboy (12.5 mi) 98662 Vancouver (12.6 mi) 98660 Vancouver (13.1 mi) 98603 Ariel (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,783
Population density	259 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	37.79 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	45.8738
Longitude	-122.6151
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	30.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	29.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.4%	8.0%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

9,783

Population

259

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$104,673

Median household income

$40,747

Per capita income

$509,300

Median home value

$1,968

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

3,312

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

267

Under 5

285

271

5–9

290

335

10–14

358

427

15–19

456

271

20–24

289

452

25–34

483

460

35–44

493

629

45–54

673

298

55–59

318

287

60–64

307

653

65–74

699

284

75–84

303

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,344	24.0%
18 and over	7,439	76.0%
65 and over	2,134	21.8%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Asian 4.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,852	88.3%
Asian	440	4.4%
Two or more races	333	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	247	2.5%
Other race	116	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	30.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	29.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.4%	8.0%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$104,673

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 34.5%

$500k–$1M 46.9%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$509,300
Median rent / month	$1,968
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	34.3%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	25.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	49.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	9.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,437	76.1%
Cohabiting couple	117	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	294	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	353	11.0%
Households with children under 18	1,152	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,234	38.6%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	22.8%
Married	67.3%	61.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.6%
Widowed	3.5%	4.5%
Divorced	6.5%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	3.8%
Kindergarten	78	3.4%
Elementary school	1,058	45.8%
High school	624	27.0%
College / grad school	461	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 15.4%

Construction 12.8%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	901	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,231	94.4%
Spanish	111	1.2%
Other Indo-European	46	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.2%
Other languages	47	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,504	97.1%
Born in same state	9,313	95.2%
Born in different state	3,823	39.1%
Foreign born	191	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	279	2.9%
Not a US citizen	189	67.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,257	12.8%
Italian	960	9.8%
Arab	503	5.1%
Polish	394	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	289	3%
Dutch	131	1.3%
German	56	0.6%
Norwegian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98629

What city is ZIP code 98629 in?

ZIP code 98629 is primarily assigned to La Center, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98629 in?

ZIP code 98629 falls within Clark County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98629 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 98629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98629 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 98629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98629 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 98629 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98629?

The median home value in ZIP code 98629 is $509,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 98629 in?

ZIP code 98629 observes the PST timezone.