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George, WA

City in Grant County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98824.

Population

669

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

486

ZIP codes

1

George and its ZIP codes

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George at a glance

  • George is about 4.1 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,000, 44% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,000 (73% below Washington) and median rent is $940 a month.

Local data for George, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

George, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,000

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$155,000

Median rent

$940/mo

Homeownership

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

2.3%

Median age

27.8

Average commute

18.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (577), German Americans (48), Salvadoran Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for George.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,316

42,301 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,210

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$582M

FY 2026, $5,874 per person

Grant County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.2%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

George, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

533

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

182

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 23°F

7.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in George, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

26.3%

U.S. 11.1% +15.2 pts

ZIP codes in George

1 in or overlapping George. Population shown

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Cities near George

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sunland EstatesCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.4
QuincyCity11 mi6.7
VantageCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
Crescent BarCensus-designated place11 mi1
Royal CityCity16 mi1.2
BeverlyCensus-designated place17 mi0.2
SchwanaCensus-designated place18 mi0.3
EphrataCity23 mi10.5
MattawaCity24 mi1
Rock IslandCity25 mi1.1
Cascade ValleyCensus-designated place25 mi3.7
Marine ViewCensus-designated place25 mi0.9
Moses Lake NorthCensus-designated place26 mi5.7
LakeviewCensus-designated place27 mi1.1
Desert AireCensus-designated place27 mi3.4
KittitasCity27 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is George, WA in?
George is in Grant County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in George, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping George include 98824.
What is the population of George, WA?
About 669 people live in George, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near George?
Nearby places include Sunland Estates (8.1 mi), Quincy (11 mi), Vantage (11 mi), Crescent Bar (11 mi), Royal City (16 mi).

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