98851 Zip Code Profile

98851 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Soap Lake, Washington. Median household income here ($25,393) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $135,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Moses Lake area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $38,822/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98851 is $32,061.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98851 earn an average of $27,639/year. Women earn only $15,071/year.

1,241 people in 98851 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98851? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.6 minutes.

The median age here is 47. There are 2,022 men and 1,992 women. The median age for men is 46 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,701 people (out of the 4,014 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 799 homes, and 12 businesses every day. 35 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98851 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Chisinau, Moldova!) and -119 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,227 feet above sea levell.

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• Chelan Valley Farmers Market
• City of Warden
• EPHRATA FARMERS' MARKET

• Othello Farmers Market
• Sand Canyon H.O.A.
• Warden Police Department

• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,014
• White Population: 3,656
• Black Population: 52
• Hispanic Population: 407
• Asian Population: 34
• Hawaiian Population: 8
• Indian Population: 107
• Male Population: 2,022
• Female Population: 1,992
• Median Age: 47
• Median Age of Males: 46
• Median Age of Females: 48

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Washington
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Moses Lake WA
• County: Grant
• City: Soap Lake
• Longitude: -119.5
• Latitude: 47.4
• Elevation: 1,227 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 509

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,199
• Drive alone: 958
• Carpool: 183
• Public transit: 12
• Ride bikes or walk: 35


• Average commute time: 21.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 68
•    5 - 9: 224
•    10 - 14: 231
•    15 - 19: 166
•    20 - 24: 83
•    25 - 29: 24
•    30 - 34: 231
•    35 - 39: 13
•    40 - 44: 27
•    45 - 59: 59
•    60 - 89: 55
•    90 plus: 18

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $135,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $29,774
• Businesses: 39
• Employees: 150
• Annual Payroll: $2,499,000
• Average Family Income: $38,822
• Median Family Income: $25,393
• Average Income for Men: $27,639
• Average Income for Women: $15,071

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 19051.0
• Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
• Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
• US House Representative: Doc Hastings (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 025
• State FIPS Code: 53

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View all schools in Soap Lake

Primary Schools

Soap Lake Elementary

410 Ginkgo St S

Soap Lake, WA 98851

(509) 246-1323

High Schools

Smokiam Alternative High School

120 East Main Street

Soap Lake, WA 98851

(509) 246-1201

Other Schools

Soap Lake Middle & High School

527 2nd Ave Sw

Soap Lake, WA 98851

(509) 246-1201