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Wahkiakum County
Rosburg, WA
98643
98643 ZIP Code — Rosburg, WA
Wahkiakum County, Washington
ZIP code 98643 is located in
Rosburg ,
Washington ,
within Wahkiakum County .
It covers approximately 34.20 square miles and serves a population of
482 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 360/564 .
About ZIP code 98643
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 $234,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,776. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% 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 98643 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
482
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
34.20 sq mi
Water area
10.72 sq mi
Latitude
46.3062
Longitude
-123.6294
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
360/564
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.9%
38.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
37.4%
33.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
32.4%
24.4%
27.1%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.3%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$55,776
Median household income
$234,000
Median home value
$1,671
Median monthly rent
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 124 25.7% 18 and over 358 74.3% 65 and over 120 24.9% Median age 36.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.9%
Group Count % White 390 80.9% Two or more races 72 14.9% Black or African American 14 2.9% Asian 6 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.9%
38.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
37.4%
33.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
32.4%
24.4%
27.1%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.3%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.0% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 3.2% $25k–$35k 5.4% $50k–$75k 39.2% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 20.4% $150k–$200k 5.4% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $55,776
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $234,000 Median rent / month $1,671 Owner occupied 75.3% Renter occupied 24.7% Vacant 34.0% Single-family detached 75.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.9% 2000–2009 11.0% 1990–1999 16.7% 1980–1989 1.4% 1970–1979 30.9% 1960–1969 2.8% 1950–1959 9.2% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 18.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 54.3% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 12.4% 2 vehicles 50.0% 3 or more 37.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.8% Electricity 60.8% Propane / LP gas 1.6% Fuel oil 2.2% Wood 30.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 75.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 37 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 9 4.8% Households with children under 18 81 43.5% Households with seniors (65+) 80 43.0% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 67.9% 91.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.4% Divorced 32.1% 4.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.7%
Some college, no degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
1.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.3% Bachelor's or higher 22.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 58 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Professional & management
9.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.4% Service 11.5% Sales & office 4.7% Natural resources & construction 22.0% Production & transportation 42.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.9% Government 20.4% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 37.7% Carpool 52.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 9.4% Avg commute (minutes) 43.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.3% Retirement income 41.9% Supplemental Security 14.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 25.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.8% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 39.4% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.9% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 20.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.0% Depression 25.9% Fair or poor health 15.9% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 12.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 15.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 8.8% 65 and over 50.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.1% Public insurance 58.9% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 416 86.3% Spanish 6 1.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 6 1.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 462 95.9% Born in same state 462 95.9% Born in different state 213 44.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 20 4.1% Not a US citizen 20 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 157 32.6% French 95 19.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 4 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 94.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98643
What city is ZIP code 98643 in?
ZIP code 98643 is primarily assigned to Rosburg, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98643 in?
ZIP code 98643 falls within Wahkiakum County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98643 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 98643 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98643?
ZIP code 98643 has an estimated population of 482 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98643?
The median household income in ZIP code 98643 is $55,776, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98643?
The median home value in ZIP code 98643 is $234,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98643 in?
ZIP code 98643 observes the PST timezone.
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