98823 ZIP Code – Ephrata, Washington
Located in Ephrata, Washington, ZIP code 98823 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Grant County with a population of approximately 12,638 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,031, which is below the Washington average and near the national figure. Median home values of $223,200 are near the national average, with 67.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $977 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.8%, below the national average. About 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.8%, below the national average. At 32.4, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98851, 98845, 98848.
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ZIP 98823 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98823 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $223k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $977 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.8% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98851 – Soap Lake
- 98845 – Palisades
- 98848 – Quincy
- 98853 – Stratford
- 98850 – Rock Island
- 98837 – Moses Lake
- 98824 – George
- 98860 – Wilson Creek
- 98828 – Malaga
- 99115 – Coulee City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98851 | SOAP LAKE | 5,196 | $64,810 |
| 98845 | PALISADES | 199 | $52,171 |
| 98848 | QUINCY | 12,959 | $75,753 |
| 98853 | STRATFORD | Not provided | Not provided |
| 98850 | ROCK ISLAND | 1,749 | $61,389 |