98661 ZIP Code — Vancouver, WA
Clark County, Washington
ZIP code 98661 is located in Vancouver, Washington, within Clark County. It covers approximately 10.90 square miles and serves a population of 49,910 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98661
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $388,800. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $70,277. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
49,910
population
10.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98661 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98661
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vancouver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98663 Vancouver (1.5 mi)
98665 Vancouver (2.6 mi)
98664 Vancouver (3.3 mi)
98662 Vancouver (4.5 mi)
97211 Portland (4.6 mi)
97218 Portland (4.6 mi)
97217 Portland (4.6 mi)
97203 Portland (5.6 mi)
98660 Vancouver (5.6 mi)
98685 Vancouver (5.8 mi)
98686 Vancouver (5.9 mi)
98684 Vancouver (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,910 |
| Population density | 4,579 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.6432 |
| Longitude | -122.6350 |
| 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 | 38.9% | 30.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 33.0% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 29.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 8.0% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
49,910
Population
4,579
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$70,277
Median household income
$40,422
Per capita income
$388,800
Median home value
$1,371
Median monthly rent
43.2%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
9,825
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,537
Under 5
1,586
1,459
5–9
1,505
1,427
10–14
1,473
1,421
15–19
1,466
1,914
20–24
1,976
4,273
25–34
4,410
3,324
35–44
3,431
2,609
45–54
2,693
1,828
55–59
1,886
1,412
60–64
1,458
2,162
65–74
2,231
922
75–84
952
273
85+
282
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,688 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 39,222 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,822 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
11.4%
Other race
5.8%
Black or African American
2.7%
Asian
2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,067 | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,494 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,404 | 11.4% |
| Other race | 3,295 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,509 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1,293 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 825 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 517 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 30.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 33.0% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 29.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 8.0% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $70,277 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
14.6%
$300k–$500k
58.5%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $388,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,371 |
| Owner occupied | 43.2% |
| Renter occupied | 56.8% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 44.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 73.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,441 | 35.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,494 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,462 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,336 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,685 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,070 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 34.1% |
| Married | 40.7% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 814 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 734 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,377 | 40.2% |
| High school | 2,362 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,601 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Professional & management
12.8%
Retail trade
12.3%
Construction
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,760 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.4% |
| Public insurance | 41.0% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,787 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 4,382 | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,783 | 5.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,099 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 412 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,362 | 84.9% |
| Born in same state | 41,893 | 83.9% |
| Born in different state | 16,585 | 33.2% |
| Foreign born | 469 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,548 | 15.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,159 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,253 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 4,256 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 2,250 | 4.5% |
| Polish | 1,741 | 3.5% |
| English | 619 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 424 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 208 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98661
What city is ZIP code 98661 in?
ZIP code 98661 is primarily assigned to Vancouver, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98661 in?
ZIP code 98661 falls within Clark County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98661 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 98661 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98661?
The median home value in ZIP code 98661 is $388,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 98661?
ZIP code 98661 has an estimated population of 49,910 residents, with a density of 4,578 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98661?
The median household income in ZIP code 98661 is $70,277, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98661 in?
ZIP code 98661 observes the PST timezone.