| City: | Stratford, Washington |
| County: | Grant County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:21 AM |
| Population: | 79 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.4083, -119.2638 |
| Land Area: | 20.64 sq mi |
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Stratford sits on the edge of Long Lake in central Washington's Grant County, a tiny farming community where 79 residents live year-round. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available, so residents pick up their mail at the post office on Highway 28.
The post office maintains 38 PO Boxes for 28 households, a 1.36 adoption rate that shows some boxes serve seasonal residents or nearby properties outside the census boundary. With a median age of 58.1 years, Stratford skews older than typical communities. Only one resident is under 18.
Housing tells the story of a rural lake community. Of 47 total homes, just 28 are occupied year-round. Eleven units (23%) sit vacant for seasonal or recreational use. About 30% of the housing stock consists of mobile homes. The split between owner-occupied and renter-occupied units is even at 14 each.
The numbered road grid (Road 20, 22, 23, 26) shows Grant County's systematic approach to rural addressing. Long Lake Shore Drive runs along the waterfront. Pinto Ridge Road climbs the terrain northeast of town. These roads are served by two rural carrier routes, delivering mail to residents who live outside the immediate village area.
Grant County's numbered road system dominates, with Long Lake Shore Drive referencing the nearby waterfront.
ZIP Code 98853 has 79 residents and 28 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 58.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.4% male and 45.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 79Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 6Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 28Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Decennial Census | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 79 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.1
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 65.3
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| White: | 74 | 91.36% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.47% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 54.43% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 36 | 45.57% | 65.3 years |
| Total: | 79 | 100% | 58.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 6 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
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 Production (66.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employed: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 33.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 66.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 6 | 100% |
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.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2 | 12.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 87.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to 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%). 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 comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 66.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 6 | 75.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 2 | 25.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 98853 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 39Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98853 is located in Grant County, Washington, within the Moses Lake, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34180) and Washington's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 89,120 people, about 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 98853. It covers 20.64 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.11 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Moses Lake, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 89,120Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 20.64 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.11 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98853 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.
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.