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Upper Elochoman, WA
Census-designated place in Wahkiakum County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98612.
Population
49
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
1
Upper Elochoman and its ZIP codes
Upper Elochoman at a glance
- Upper Elochoman is 71% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wahkiakum County. PPP loans are for Upper Elochoman.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,464
706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41M
FY 2026, $9,272 per person
PPP loans
$4.49M
57 loans, 577 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Upper Elochoman, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
55
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
110
5.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 33°F
54.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upper Elochoman, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Upper Elochoman
1 in or overlapping Upper Elochoman. Population shown
Cities near Upper Elochoman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower ElochomanCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.5 |
| East CathlametCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| CathlametTown | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Puget IslandCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Skamokawa ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 28.2 |
| Westport, ORCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| Clatskanie, ORCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Knappa, ORCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Grays RiverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 20.2 |
| RosburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 22.9 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Svensen, ORCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Longview HeightsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| LongviewCity | 19 mi | 14.8 |
| Deep RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upper Elochoman, WA in?
- Upper Elochoman is in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Upper Elochoman, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Upper Elochoman include 98612.
- What is the population of Upper Elochoman, WA?
- About 49 people live in Upper Elochoman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upper Elochoman?
- Nearby places include Lower Elochoman (2.7 mi), East Cathlamet (3.4 mi), Cathlamet (3.7 mi), Puget Island (5.4 mi), Skamokawa Valley (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023