🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98858

Waterville

ZIP Code 98858 is a standard zip code serving Waterville, Waterville, Washington (WA), in Douglas County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,521 with a median household income of $45,150. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Douglas
City: Waterville
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.629500
Longitude: -119.988700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 386.90 mi²
Water Area: 1.44 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.937031°N, 47.391536°S, -119.599334°E, -120.197124°W

With 1,521 residents spread across 386.90 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,521

Population

35th percentile

$45,150

Median Income

40th percentile

$153,600

Median Home Value

60th percentile

386.90 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98858 is $45,150, and the median home value is $153,600.

Housing

708

Total Units

618

Occupied Units

87.3%

Occupancy Rate

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