98860 ZIP Code — Wilson Creek, WA

Grant County, Washington

ZIP code 98860 is located in Wilson Creek, Washington, within Grant County. It covers approximately 99.10 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98860

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 $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,813. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98860 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229
population
99.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98860 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98860

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City Status
Wilson Creek Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 229
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 53
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 99.10 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 47.4682
Longitude -119.1480
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 64.8% 42.1% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 21.0% 34.5% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 19.6% 27.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 10.6%

Demographics & statistics

229
Population
2
People per sq mi
58.7
Median age
$34,813
Median household income
$25,516
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$867
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
108
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
6
7
5–9
6
11
10–14
10
9
15–19
8
7
25–34
6
12
35–44
11
6
45–54
5
3
55–59
3
14
60–64
14
23
65–74
22
14
75–84
14
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185624.5%
18 and over17375.5%
65 and over8537.1%
Median age58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Other race 8%
Two or more races 2%
Asian 0.8%
GroupCount%
White20281.1%
Hispanic or Latino208%
Other race208%
Two or more races52%
Asian20.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.8% 42.1% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 21.0% 34.5% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 19.6% 27.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 10.6%
Under $10k 10.8%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 29.7%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 10.8%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.8%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k29.7%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k10.8%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k17.1%
Median income$34,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%
$50k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 20.9%
$150k–$200k 25.3%
$200k–$300k 22.0%
$300k–$500k 13.2%
$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$162,500
Median rent / month$867
Owner occupied82.0%
Renter occupied18.0%
Vacant13.3%
Single-family detached74.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.4%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)1.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20097.0%
1990–19993.9%
1980–19891.6%
1970–197915.6%
1960–196915.6%
1950–195924.2%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier28.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms35.2%
3 bedrooms46.9%
4 bedrooms4.7%
5+ bedrooms9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.7%
1 vehicle27.0%
2 vehicles42.3%
3 or more27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.8%
Electricity93.7%
Propane / LP gas1.8%
Wood1.8%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5246.8%
Cohabiting couple32.7%
Male householder, no spouse2522.5%
Female householder, no spouse3127.9%
Households with children under 181715.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7264.9%
Average household size2.06

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married11.1%27.5%
Married63.0%47.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.7%12.7%
Divorced22.2%12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 27.1%
Some college, no degree 26.5%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate / professional 13.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.0%
Bachelor's or higher29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten36.8%
Elementary school2761.4%
High school1227.3%
College / grad school24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%
Education & healthcare 17.2%
Retail trade 14.1%
Transportation & utilities 10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Public administration 7.8%
Construction 6.3%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Professional & management 3.1%
Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.6%
Service15.6%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation32.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.2%
Government28.1%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.4%
Carpool14.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.7%
Work from home7.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.1

Poverty

All people 15.7%
Under 18 years 7.1%
18 and over 18.5%
Married-couple families 15.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.2%
Retirement income45.0%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.1%
High blood pressure39.7%
High cholesterol40.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis30.3%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.3%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.0%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health15.8%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health12.7%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans169.2%
Disability%
Any disability21.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.5%
65 and over36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.0%
Public insurance60.7%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 198.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only21794.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)229100.0%
Born in same state229100.0%
Born in different state17777.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3214%
Polish229.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian125.2%
Arab73.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.5%
Internet access76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98860

What city is ZIP code 98860 in?

ZIP code 98860 is primarily assigned to Wilson Creek, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98860 in?

ZIP code 98860 falls within Grant County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98860 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 98860 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98860 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 98860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 98860 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 98860 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98860?

16% of residents in ZIP code 98860 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 98860 in?

ZIP code 98860 observes the PST timezone.

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