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Amboy, WA

Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98601.

Population

1,692

Land area

10sq mi

People per sq mi

170

ZIP codes

1

Amboy and its ZIP codes

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Amboy at a glance

  • Amboy is 44% denser than Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $112,277, 14% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $574,100.

Local data for Amboy, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Amboy, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$112,277

Poverty rate

8.7%

Median home value

$574,100

Homeownership

83.1%

Bachelor's or higher

27.2%

Median age

33.8

Average commute

41.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (274), German Americans (274), Mexican Americans (125).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Amboy.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,483

182,798 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,024

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.2B

FY 2026, $6,373 per person

Clark County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Amboy, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.6%
  • Carpooled3.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle6.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home24.7%

Average one-way commute: 41.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Amboy, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

87

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

608

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 32°F

52.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Amboy, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

ZIP codes in Amboy

1 in or overlapping Amboy. Population shown

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Cities near Amboy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
YacoltTown4.3 mi0.6
LewisvilleCensus-designated place7.1 mi5.4
VenersborgCensus-designated place8.6 mi10.7
Cherry GroveCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.3
La CenterCity9.7 mi2.6
Battle GroundCity10 mi8.7
Dollars CornerCensus-designated place11 mi4
Meadow GladeCensus-designated place12 mi3.6
DuluthCensus-designated place12 mi6
CougarCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
RidgefieldCity12 mi7.5
HockinsonCensus-designated place13 mi13.8
Brush PrairieCensus-designated place13 mi7.7
WoodlandCity14 mi4.1
Mount VistaCensus-designated place15 mi5.2
BarbertonCensus-designated place15 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Amboy, WA in?
Amboy is in Clark County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Amboy, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Amboy include 98601.
What is the population of Amboy, WA?
About 1,692 people live in Amboy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Amboy?
Nearby places include Yacolt (4.3 mi), Lewisville (7.1 mi), Venersborg (8.6 mi), Cherry Grove (9.1 mi), La Center (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023