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Barberton, WA
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98686.
Population
8,668
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,998
ZIP codes
1
Barberton and its ZIP codes
Barberton at a glance
- Barberton is about 17 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $133,990 a year, 37% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $647,300 (15% above Washington) and median rent is $1,913 a month.
Local data for Barberton, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barberton, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,990
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$647,300
Median rent
$1,913/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,342), Irish Americans (794), Mexican Americans (566).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Barberton.
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
How people get to work
Barberton, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barberton, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
78° / 32°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barberton, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Barberton
1 in or overlapping Barberton. Population shown
Cities near Barberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VistaCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Salmon CreekCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Five CornersCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Brush PrairieCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Hazel DellCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Meadow GladeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.6 |
| MinnehahaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.6 |
| OrchardsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Dollars CornerCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| FelidaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.9 |
| DuluthCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6 |
| VancouverCity | 5.3 mi | 48.8 |
| Battle GroundCity | 5.4 mi | 8.7 |
| HockinsonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 13.8 |
| Cherry GroveCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barberton, WA in?
- Barberton is in Clark County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Barberton, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Barberton include 98686.
- What is the population of Barberton, WA?
- About 8,668 people live in Barberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barberton?
- Nearby places include Mount Vista (1.5 mi), Salmon Creek (2.6 mi), Five Corners (2.8 mi), Brush Prairie (3.2 mi), Hazel Dell (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023