| City: | Wishram, Washington |
| County: | Klickitat County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:42 AM |
| Population: | 371 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.6605, -120.9479 |
| Land Area: | 16.985 sq mi |
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Wishram sits along the Columbia River Gorge in Klickitat County, Washington, where 371 residents live in one of the state's designated PO Box Only Zones. This isn't just a classification quirk. There's no alternative mail delivery across this 4.59 square mile territory. Everyone uses a PO Box.
The Wishram post office maintains 215 boxes for 158 households, a 1.36 adoption rate that goes beyond local residents. People from surrounding areas without delivery infrastructure also use this post office, making it a regional service point for Columbia River Gorge communities.
Mail arrives through a mix of one city carrier route and one rural route, with General Delivery also available. Street names like Gorge Country View Loop, Railroad Avenue, and Columbia Avenue tell the story of a river town shaped by transportation corridors. Main Street has some apartments, but most addresses are single-family homes scattered across canyon roads and bluff overlooks.
With a median age of 47.1 years and median household income of $41,154, Wishram is a working-class community. The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities (94 workers), which makes sense for a Columbia River crossing point. State Route 14 runs through town, connecting communities along the Washington side of the gorge.
Of 183 total housing units, 158 are occupied year-round. Only 17 units (9%) are seasonal or occasional use, so this is a permanent residential community rather than a vacation destination. Home ownership is common, with 103 owner-occupied units versus 55 rentals. Median home value stands at $161,200.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Standard street delivery is not available in this ZIP code.
Street names reference the Columbia River Gorge landscape and transportation infrastructure, with gorge views, canyon roads, and railroad heritage.
ZIP Code 98673 has 371 residents and 158 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 47.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.0% male and 45.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.4%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (10.0%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 371Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 411Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 21.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,188Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 158Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 388 | 406 | 414 | 422 | 459 | 570 | 517 | 579 | 578 | 544 | 489 | 502 | 418 | 411 |
| Decennial Census | 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 371 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.1
Male Median Age: 48
Female Median Age: 46.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 8 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 20 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 41 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 7 | 6 |
| White: | 287 | 84.41% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 3.82% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 37 | 10.88% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Total: | 340 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 204 | 54.99% | 48.0 years |
| Females: | 167 | 45.01% | 46.7 years |
| Total: | 371 | 100% | 47.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 394 | 95.86% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 14 | 3.41% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 0.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.73% |
| Total Population: | 411 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 408 | 99.27% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 0.73% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $42,188, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $13,438 (46.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,521. Family households earn a median of $46,250 versus $29,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,125). By gender, male median income is $54,000 and female is $43,906, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,094 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,750 | $33,000 | $30,536 | $35,893 | $40,893 | $33,571 | $36,250 | $38,542 | $31,667 | $31,250 | $36,979 | $41,750 | $41,154 | $42,188 |
| Median Family Income | $45,938 | $50,357 | $46,458 | $49,464 | $44,583 | $41,429 | $45,278 | $45,000 | $37,500 | $42,857 | $40,500 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $46,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,841 | $18,750 | $28,333 | $29,688 | $32,917 | $27,917 | $27,656 | $26,458 | $28,750 | $0 | $34,875 | $36,750 | $28,875 | $29,125 |
| Median Male Income | $49,375 | $48,125 | $48,750 | $52,143 | $0 | $41,607 | $41,563 | $44,250 | $44,722 | $41,563 | $36,667 | $40,500 | $41,875 | $54,000 |
| Median Female Income | $42,708 | $43,750 | $35,833 | $35,750 | $0 | $29,167 | $29,750 | $35,625 | $35,208 | $32,292 | $34,375 | $37,375 | $38,750 | $43,906 |
| Employed: | 103 | 27.03% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 5.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 256 | 67.19% |
| Total: | 381 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 8.74% |
| Service: | 43 | 41.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 23.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 9.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 16.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 103 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $74,500 (85.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,300. The median gross rent is $817, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $223 (37.54%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.32% (50.49% with a mortgage, 49.51% free-and-clear) and renters 32.68% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.83%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,500 | $87,400 | $87,900 | $89,700 | $90,000 | $93,200 | $98,800 | $128,300 | $133,700 | $144,600 | $146,600 | $159,600 | $161,200 | $162,000 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 16.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 29 | 58.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 14.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 12.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $594 | $600 | $640 | $664 | $663 | $675 | $758 | $881 | $915 | $850 | $981 | $1,033 | $870 | $817 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 52 | 33.99% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 33.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 50 | 32.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 153 | 92.17% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 7.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 166 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 112 | 67.47% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17 | 10.24% |
| Other Units: | 37 | 22.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 166 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 71.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 30.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 74.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (60.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 37 | 11.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 55 | 16.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 89 | 27.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 64 | 19.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 68 | 20.92% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 1.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 2.46% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 233 | 71.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 3.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 124 | 27.87% |
| Public Insurance: | 305 | 68.54% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 3.60% |
| Total: | 445 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 429 | 96.40% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.6% | 19.0% | 24.7% | 28.2% | 17.5% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 19.6% | 25.4% | 19.4% | 20.6% | 14.9% | 21.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 12.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 28.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 30 | 60.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 12.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 50 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 98673 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,869,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 244Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $431,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,869,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98673 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 98673. It covers 16.985 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.171 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: | 16.985 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.171 sq miSource: 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: | 5379485Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wishram CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
ZIP Code 98673 is in the Wishram School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.