Zip code 98601: Amboy, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98601
98601 is a small-town zip code in Amboy, Washington (Clark County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 2,585 people live here, or 83 per square mile. The median resident is 44.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $106,776 a year, 32% above the national median of $80,734. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $515,000, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.3 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.
How 98601 compares
- Average commute38.3 min96thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min44th of 546 in WA
- Homeownership rate86.1%91stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%106th of 563 in WA
- Median earnings per worker$71,18588thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,95986th of 566 in WA
- Work from home24.4%87thU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%117th of 570 in WA
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%223rd of 571 in WA
- 86thU.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%145th of 563 in WA
- 85thU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%198th of 571 in WA
- Median age44.483rdU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3197th of 571 in WA
- Median household income$106,77677thU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141128th of 541 in WA
- Median home value$515,00076thU.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600208th of 536 in WA
- Per capita income$47,57368thU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744204th of 570 in WA
- 67thU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469141st of 560 in WA
- Tech workers3.4%60thU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%209th of 570 in WA
- Poverty rate12.5%58thU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%182nd of 563 in WA
- Uninsured rate7.2%53rdU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%189th of 567 in WA
- 49thU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%231st of 571 in WA
- 36thU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%310th of 571 in WA
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%314th of 571 in WA
- Government workers11.3%29thU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%471st of 570 in WA
- Diversity index31.125thU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5379th of 571 in WA
- 18thU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%430th of 570 in WA
- Broadband access86.2%16thWeaknessU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%457th of 563 in WA
- Population density83/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi327th of 571 in WA
- 11thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%444th of 570 in WA
- 5thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%431st of 541 in WA
- Population2,5854thU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116349th of 571 in WA
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%473rd of 570 in WA
| Measure | 98601 | Clark | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 38.3 min | 24.8 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 44th of 546 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 86.1% | 66.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 106th of 563 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $71,185 | $57,126 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 86th of 566 | |
| Work from home | 24.4% | 19.1% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 117th of 570 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 223rd of 571 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15% | 4.1% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 145th of 563 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.4% | 16.7% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 198th of 571 | |
| Median age | 44.4 | 39.1 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 197th of 571 | |
| Median household income | $106,776 | $97,536 | $98,141 | $80,734 | 128th of 541 | |
| Median home value | $515,000 | $522,900 | $564,600 | $332,700 | 208th of 536 | |
| Per capita income | $47,573 | $48,520 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 204th of 570 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.457 | 0.431 | 0.469 | 0.483 | 141st of 560 | |
| Tech workers | 3.4% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 209th of 570 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.5% | 8% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 182nd of 563 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 189th of 567 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22% | 22.7% | 21.4% | 22% | 231st of 571 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 33.3% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 310th of 571 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6% | 11% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 314th of 571 | |
| Government workers | 11.3% | 14% | 16% | 14.5% | 471st of 570 | |
| Diversity index | 31.1 | 45.2 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 379th of 571 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 10% | 430th of 570 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.2% | 94.5% | 93.6% | 91% | 457th of 563 | |
| Population density | 83/sq mi | 823/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 327th of 571 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 444th of 570 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 30.8% | 50.7% | 49.9% | 51.1% | 431st of 541 | |
| Population | 2,585 | 516,959 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 349th of 571 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.1% | 10% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 473rd of 570 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White82%
- Black0%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 949
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 68.7%
- Married couples
- 60.1%
- Living alone
- 22%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,117
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Vacant
- 15%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 30.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98601 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,707 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,764 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $64,688 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,885 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $142,713 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.9%
- Households with broadband
- 86.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.3%
- No internet access
- 8.9%
- Without health insurance
- 7.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Amboy
- State
- Washington
- County
- Clark County
- Center point
- 45.9384° N, 122.4378° W
- Land area
- 31 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
98601 spans 2 counties
- Clark County91% of land
- Cowlitz County9% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Amboy (unincorporated)28% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 98601
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98675 | Yacolt, WA | 7.1 mi | $99,877 |
| 98603 | Ariel, WA | 8.2 mi | $78,281 |
| 98622 | Heisson, WA · PO box | 8.3 mi | — |
| 98629 | La Center, WA | 9.7 mi | $106,779 |
| 98604 | Battle Ground, WA | 9.8 mi | $112,448 |
| 98674 | Woodland, WA | 11 mi | $94,245 |
| 98625 | Kalama, WA | 14 mi | $116,435 |
| 98606 | Brush Prairie, WA | 15 mi | $115,151 |
| 98616 | Cougar, WA | 15 mi | — |
| 98642 | Ridgefield, WA | 16 mi | $120,822 |
| 98686 | Vancouver, WA | 17 mi | $107,801 |
| 97018 | Columbia City, OR | 18 mi | $96,750 |
Zip codes like 98601 elsewhere
Questions about 98601
What city is zip code 98601?
98601 is assigned to Amboy, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 98601 in?
98601 is mostly in Clark County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 98601?
About 2,585 people live in 98601, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98601 in?
98601 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 98601?
The median household income in 98601 is $106,776.
What zip codes are near 98601?
The closest zip codes to 98601 are 98675, 98603, 98622, 98629, 98604.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98601, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.