98673 ZIP Code — Wishram, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98673 is located in Wishram, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 16.99 square miles and serves a population of 502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98673

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 $159,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 98673 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

502

population

16.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98673

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City	Status
Wishram	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	502
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	16.99 sq mi
Water area	2.17 sq mi
Latitude	45.6605
Longitude	-120.9479
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	70.0%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

502

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$41,750

Median household income

$20,448

Per capita income

$159,600

Median home value

$1,033

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	21.7%
18 and over	393	78.3%
65 and over	97	19.3%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	469	90.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.9%
Other race	15	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.9%
Two or more races	5	1%
Asian	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.0%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 26.8%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	26.8%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$41,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 31.3%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,600
Median rent / month	$1,033
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.8%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.6%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	21.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	31.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	31	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	76	40.0%
Households with children under 18	28	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	44.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	36.6%
Married	27.9%	26.8%
Separated	4.2%	4.7%
Widowed	4.2%	12.8%
Divorced	36.3%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 23.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	4.7%
Elementary school	24	27.9%
High school	57	66.3%
College / grad school	1	1.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.9%

Professional & management 18.8%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Construction 8.6%

Public administration 7.8%

Information 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.2%
Service	38.3%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	15.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.7%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.3%
Public insurance	81.9%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	478	95.2%
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)	494	98.4%
Born in same state	474	94.4%
Born in different state	68	13.5%
Foreign born	20	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.6%
Not a US citizen	5	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	16.7%
Italian	74	14.7%
French	27	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	5.2%
German	4	0.8%
Dutch	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98673

What city is ZIP code 98673 in?

ZIP code 98673 is primarily assigned to Wishram, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98673 in?

ZIP code 98673 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98673?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 98673 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 98673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98673?

25% of residents in ZIP code 98673 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98673 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 98673 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98673 in?

ZIP code 98673 observes the PST timezone.