98851 ZIP Code – Soap Lake, Washington
Located in Soap Lake, Washington, ZIP code 98851 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Grant County with a population of approximately 5,196 residents. The median household income is $64,810 — below the Washington average and near the national average. The median home value of $198,000 is below the national average, with 66.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $776, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 8.4%, well above the national average. About 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 32.6, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98853, 98823, 98860.
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ZIP 98851 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98851 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,196 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $198k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $776 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.6 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98853 – Stratford
- 98823 – Ephrata
- 98860 – Wilson Creek
- 99115 – Coulee City
- 98837 – Moses Lake
- 98832 – Marlin
- 98845 – Palisades
- 99135 – Hartline
- 98848 – Quincy
- 98858 – Waterville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98853 | STRATFORD | Not provided | Not provided |
| 98823 | EPHRATA | 12,638 | $67,031 |
| 98860 | WILSON CREEK | 229 | $34,813 |
| 99115 | COULEE CITY | 1,224 | $46,343 |
| 98837 | MOSES LAKE | 46,959 | $66,883 |