ZIP Code 98623 in Husum, WA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Husum, Washington
County:Klickitat County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:18:18 AM
Population:41 [See All]
Area Code:509
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:45.7994, -121.4858
Land Area:0.385 sq mi
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98623 - Husum, WA

ZIP Code 98623, Husum

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationKlickitat County, WA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population41
Households20
PO Boxes193 Regional Hub (965%)
Median Age55.5 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 98672
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 193 PO Boxes for just 41 local residents, indicating it serves a much larger surrounding rural area.
  • With a median age of 55.5 years, Husum has an older population compared to the Washington state median of 38 years.
  • All 43 workers age 16+ in the area completed high school, showing 100% educational attainment at the high school level.
  • The community has 20 occupied households with an average of 2.05 people per household.
  • Street delivery exists in the area but is handled through neighboring ZIP code 98672, not through 98623 directly.
  • Main Street is the only named street with postal records in this ZIP code, with just two delivery points.

Postal Services

The Husum Post Office serves as a regional hub for the area, maintaining 193 PO Boxes for a population of 41 people. This high box-to-resident ratio indicates the post office provides service to customers from surrounding rural areas who don't have access to carrier delivery at their physical locations.

Demographics

  • Population:** 41 residents
  • Households:** 20 occupied housing units
  • Median Age:** 55.5 years
  • Household Size:** 2.05 people per household
  • Workforce:** 43 workers age 16+, with 18 employed in service occupations

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Infrastructure

Husum has minimal street infrastructure recorded in postal databases, with only Main Street showing delivery points. This reflects the community's small size and the dominance of PO Box service over street delivery.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98623 has 41 residents and 20 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 55.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.0% male and 39.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.1%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:41Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:55Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:106.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:20Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.05Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.28Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000042364355
Decennial Census0------------------41--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 55.5

Male Median Age: 55.5

Female Median Age: 48.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male010000640016700000
Female102000140001700000
Total1120007800171400000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:39100.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:39100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2560.98%55.5 years
Females:1639.02%48.5 years
Total:41100%55.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:55100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:55100%
Total Native Population:55100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:55100.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:00.00%
Total:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:55100.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):26100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:26100%

Occupied Housing Units:26100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:26100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:26100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:26100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 47.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 52.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:2952.73%
Graduate or professional degree:2647.27%
Total:55100%
High school or higher:55100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:55100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2647.27%
Public Insurance:2952.73%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:55100%
Has Health Insurance:55100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:29100.00%
Total:29100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98623 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 176 people with an annual payroll of $6,396,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:213Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,426,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,396,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:176Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98623 is located in Klickitat County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98623. It covers 0.385 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.385 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19250.22 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98624 | | 98622

Schools in ZIP Code 98623


We could not locate which school district 98623 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

White Salmon Academy 1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
District: White Salmon Valley School DistrictNearby
Columbia High School 1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
District: White Salmon Valley School DistrictNearby
Wayne M Henkle Middle School 480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
District: White Salmon Valley School DistrictNearby
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School 480 Nw Loop Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
District: White Salmon Valley School DistrictNearby
Hulan L Whitson Elem 450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
District: White Salmon Valley School DistrictNearby
Little Oak Montessori School 871 Ne Estes
White Salmon, WA 98672
District: Private SchoolNearby
Wildwood Academy 13 Railroad St
Hood River, OR 97031
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bright Beginnings 317 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98623


Columbia Gorge Community College 400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Type: Post Secondary
Mt Hood Community College 26000 Se Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Type: Post Secondary
Sumner College 8338 Ne Alderwood Road Ste 100
Portland, OR 97220
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus 6615 North East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661-7264
Type: Post Secondary
Washington State University-Vancouver 14204 Ne Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
Type: Post Secondary
Multnomah University 8435 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97220
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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