98848 ZIP Code — Quincy, WA

Grant County, Washington

ZIP code 98848 is located in Quincy, Washington, within Grant County. It covers approximately 456.77 square miles and serves a population of 12,959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98848

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $75,753.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

12,959

population

456.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quincy	Acceptable
Quincy	Acceptable
Quincy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98823 Ephrata (10.4 mi) 98850 Rock Island (15.3 mi) 98845 Palisades (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,959
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	456.77 sq mi
Water area	9.19 sq mi
Latitude	47.2060
Longitude	-119.7993
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	37.3%	42.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	19.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

12,959

Population

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$75,753

Median household income

$25,748

Per capita income

$269,000

Median home value

$980

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

3,934

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

639

Under 5

584

736

5–9

674

654

10–14

599

301

15–19

275

482

20–24

441

1,134

25–34

1,038

709

35–44

648

616

45–54

563

319

55–59

292

318

60–64

290

491

65–74

449

289

75–84

264

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,226	32.6%
18 and over	8,733	67.4%
65 and over	1,647	12.7%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.5%

White 32.1%

Other race 24.9%

Two or more races 8.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	6,226	32.5%
White	6,154	32.1%
Other race	4,784	24.9%
Two or more races	1,597	8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	284	1.5%
Asian	140	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	42.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	19.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$75,753

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 33.0%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$269,000
Median rent / month	$980
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	52.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	97.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,243	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	321	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	532	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	638	17.1%
Households with children under 18	1,851	49.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,067	28.6%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	22.0%
Married	62.5%	62.6%
Separated	1.2%	3.0%
Widowed	0.7%	5.2%
Divorced	5.7%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	218	6.6%
Kindergarten	259	7.8%
Elementary school	2,022	61.1%
High school	513	15.5%
College / grad school	300	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 43.2%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	40.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	18.7%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 38.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.7%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	82.8%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	345	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,736	90.6%
Spanish	2,972	25.3%
Other Indo-European	2,862	24.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	85	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,220	71.1%
Born in same state	9,139	70.5%
Born in different state	7,345	56.7%
Foreign born	81	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	3,739	28.9%
Not a US citizen	1,176	31.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	591	4.6%
Arab	307	2.4%
Polish	260	2%
Italian	234	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	145	1.1%
German	25	0.2%
Dutch	23	0.2%
Irish	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.8%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98848

What city is ZIP code 98848 in?

ZIP code 98848 is primarily assigned to Quincy, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98848 in?

ZIP code 98848 falls within Grant County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98848 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 98848 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98848?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 98848 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the population of ZIP code 98848?

ZIP code 98848 has an estimated population of 12,959 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98848?

The median home value in ZIP code 98848 is $269,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98848 in?

ZIP code 98848 observes the PST timezone.