The ZIP Code 98823 is associated with the city of Ephrata in Washington in Grant County. An estimated 19.8% of residents in the 98823 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 36.6 years. It is estimated that about 22.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,105. Median househould income is at $62,795, with an estimated 3% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 11,304.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98823 is $62,795, while the region's mean household income is $79,315. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,105. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98823 of $29,105 is approximately 25.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.0% of the population in 98823 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 98823 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 98823, 87.3% of the population graduated high school, while 22.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.8% in this Grant County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.6% |
| Associate's degree | 11.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98823, 94.7% is one race, while 5.3% are two or more races. Approximately 17.9% of 98823 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98823 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.4%), followed by Some other race (10.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.1% |
| Some other race | 10.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98823, an estimated 26.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Grant County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98823 are younger than average. The median age of 36.6 years in ZIP Code 98823 is approximately 3.94% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.3% of the population in 98823 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 98823 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98823 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98823 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98823, 61.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.8 minutes. Approximately 19.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98823 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.0% of 98823 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.9% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.6% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 7.9% |
In ZIP Code 98823, 84.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Grant County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 84.2% |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98823 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.09 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.54% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.76% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98823 | 4.85¢/kWh | 3.74¢/kWh | 3.28¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98823 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.01 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.29 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.66 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.55 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.36 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.59 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.97 | 1.78 | 5.46 |