98648 ZIP Code — Stevenson, WA

Skamania County, Washington

ZIP code 98648 is located in Stevenson, Washington, within Skamania County. It covers approximately 144.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,488 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98648

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $453,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,808. 41% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98648 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,488

population

144.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stevenson	Acceptable
Stevenson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98610 Carson (13.5 mi) 98650 Trout Lake (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,488
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	144.09 sq mi
Water area	9.02 sq mi
Latitude	45.9864
Longitude	-121.8868
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	39.8%	38.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.8%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,488

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$94,808

Median household income

$39,843

Per capita income

$453,100

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,234

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

116

10–14

103

15–19

108

20–24

155

25–34

163

216

35–44

225

231

45–54

241

130

55–59

137

119

60–64

125

308

65–74

322

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	625	17.9%
18 and over	2,863	82.1%
65 and over	847	24.3%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 1.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,033	83%
Two or more races	200	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	165	4.5%
Other race	106	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	1.8%
Asian	64	1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.4%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	38.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.8%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$94,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 41.6%

$500k–$1M 28.1%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$453,100
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.8%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	18.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	760	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	245	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	267	19.8%
Households with children under 18	323	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	550	40.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	22.5%
Married	56.0%	55.6%
Separated	0.9%	2.5%
Widowed	1.5%	6.9%
Divorced	10.8%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.0%
Kindergarten	35	5.4%
Elementary school	305	47.3%
High school	152	23.6%
College / grad school	140	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Construction 10.0%

Retail trade 7.2%

Other services 7.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,402	97.5%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,358	96.3%
Born in same state	3,331	95.5%
Born in different state	1,036	29.7%
Foreign born	27	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	130	3.7%
Not a US citizen	64	49.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	657	18.8%
Italian	445	12.8%
Arab	317	9.1%
Polish	120	3.4%
English	62	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.4%
Norwegian	12	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98648

What city is ZIP code 98648 in?

ZIP code 98648 is primarily assigned to Stevenson, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98648 in?

ZIP code 98648 falls within Skamania County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98648 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 98648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98648?

The median home value in ZIP code 98648 is $453,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 98648?

ZIP code 98648 has an estimated population of 3,488 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98648?

The median household income in ZIP code 98648 is $94,808, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98648 in?

ZIP code 98648 observes the PST timezone.