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ZIP Code 98612
Upper Elochoman, WA, Wahkiakum County
Population
3,366
Land area
101.1sq mi
People per sq mi
33
City
Upper Elochoman
ZIP 98612 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 98612 at a glance
- ZIP 98612 (Upper Elochoman) is 72% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,583, 39% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $429,600 (24% below Washington) and median rent is $790 a month.
Local data for ZIP 98612
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 98612, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,583
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$429,600
Prices -2.7% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
25.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
72
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
406
$16.24M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.49M
57 loans
Campaign donations
$14.16K
26% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 98612, 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 ZIP 98612, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 98612
ZIP codes near 98612
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 98647Skamokawa Valley | 6.8 mi | 71.5 |
| 98632Longview Heights | 13 mi | 121.4 |
| 97016Clatskanie | 14 mi | 230 |
| 98621Grays River | 14 mi | 49 |
| 98581Ryderwood | 14 mi | 29.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 98612?
- ZIP code 98612 is in Upper Elochoman, WA (Wahkiakum County).
- What county is ZIP code 98612 in?
- ZIP code 98612 is mostly in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
- How many people live in ZIP code 98612?
- About 3,366 people live in the 98612 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.