🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98606

Brush Prairie

ZIP Code 98606 is a standard zip code serving Brush Prairie, Brush Prairie, Washington (WA), in Clark County, United States. It has an estimated population of 9,027 with a median household income of $75,866. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Clark
City: Brush Prairie
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.730400
Longitude: -122.484300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 37.41 mi²
Population Density: 241.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.773481°N, 45.690159°S, -122.346402°E, -122.578251°W

With 9,027 residents spread across 37.41 square miles, this area has a population density of 241.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

9,027

Population

65th percentile

$75,866

Median Income

85th percentile

$330,100

Median Home Value

90th percentile

37.41 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98606 is $75,866, and the median home value is $330,100. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

3,076

Total Units

2,946

Occupied Units

95.8%

Occupancy Rate

Similar ZIP Codes in Washington

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Washington.

98005

Bellevue

$84,774

98208

Everett

$71,698

98155

Seattle

$72,281

98607

Camas

$79,486

98272

Monroe

$78,070

98282

Camano Island

$65,601

98010

Black Diamond

$85,398

98117

Seattle

$86,986

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.