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Orchards, WA
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98682.
Population
29,438
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,500
ZIP codes
1
Orchards and its ZIP codes
Orchards at a glance
- Orchards is about 47 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $100,146, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $461,700 (18% below Washington) and median rent is $1,784 a month.
Local data for Orchards, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orchards, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,146
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$461,700
Median rent
$1,784/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,382), Mexican Americans (4,043), Irish Americans (2,163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Orchards.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
Orchards, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orchards, 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
79° / 32°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orchards, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Orchards
1 in or overlapping Orchards. Population shown
Cities near Orchards
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Five CornersCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Brush PrairieCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 7.7 |
| HockinsonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 13.8 |
| BarbertonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.3 |
| MinnehahaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| Meadow GladeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.6 |
| VancouverCity | 5.3 mi | 48.8 |
| Mount VistaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Battle GroundCity | 6.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Hazel DellCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Salmon CreekCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.3 |
| CamasCity | 7.2 mi | 14.2 |
| Dollars CornerCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4 |
| VenersborgCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.7 |
| Fern PrairieCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orchards, WA in?
- Orchards is in Clark County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Orchards, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orchards include 98682.
- What is the population of Orchards, WA?
- About 29,438 people live in Orchards, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orchards?
- Nearby places include Five Corners (2.2 mi), Brush Prairie (3 mi), Hockinson (3.5 mi), Barberton (4.5 mi), Minnehaha (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023