98647 ZIP Code — Skamokawa, WA

Wahkiakum County, Washington

ZIP code 98647 is located in Skamokawa, Washington, within Wahkiakum County. It covers approximately 71.49 square miles and serves a population of 272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98647

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 $188,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 46% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 98647 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

272

population

71.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98647

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skamokawa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98612 Cathlamet (6.1 mi) 98643 Rosburg (9.3 mi) 98638 Naselle (11.8 mi) 98581 Ryderwood (16.1 mi) 98572 Pe Ell (16.3 mi) 97016 Clatskanie (16.5 mi) 98538 Curtis (18.5 mi) 97103 Astoria (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	272
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	71.49 sq mi
Water area	2.84 sq mi
Latitude	46.3215
Longitude	-123.4356
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	73.5%	38.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

272

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

Median household income

$17,783

Per capita income

$188,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

36.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	11.8%
18 and over	240	88.2%
65 and over	68	25.0%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 10.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	236	86.8%
Two or more races	29	10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	38.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 49.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	49.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 37.5%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	41.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	43.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	25.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	20	16.0%
Households with children under 18	10	8.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	43.2%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	0.0%
Married	54.5%	78.9%
Separated	2.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.1%
Divorced	24.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 16.8%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 34.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	28.1%
Elementary school	23	71.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 55.6%

Manufacturing 44.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	55.6%
Production & transportation	44.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.6%
Carpool	44.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 36.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 41.7%

Married-couple families 69.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	89.6%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	45.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.2%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	84.2%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	272	100.0%
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)	268	98.5%
Born in same state	268	98.5%
Born in different state	145	53.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	25%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	9.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98647

What city is ZIP code 98647 in?

ZIP code 98647 is primarily assigned to Skamokawa, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98647 in?

ZIP code 98647 falls within Wahkiakum County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98647 have a large retiree population?

90% of households in ZIP code 98647 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98647 have a large veteran population?

46% of civilians in ZIP code 98647 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98647?

37% of residents in ZIP code 98647 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 98647 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 98647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 98647 in?

ZIP code 98647 observes the PST timezone.