98851 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SOAP LAKE, WA 98851

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 Lyon, France!) and -119 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,227 feet above sea levell.

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  • 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
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 98851 Zip Code

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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

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 98851 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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