ZIP code 98642
Where is ZIP code 98642?
Ridgefield, Washington
Clark County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98642 belongs to Ridgefield, Washington in Clark County. 98642 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360, 503, 564 and 971. About 26,816 people live in the 98642 area, where the median household income is $120,822. The closest ZIP codes are 98685 (Vancouver, 4.7 mi south), 98686 (Vancouver, 5.8 mi southeast) and 98665 (Vancouver, 6.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 98642 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ridgefield |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Clark County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 503, 564, 971 |
| Coordinates | 45.7846, -122.6934 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 986 |
Population and income in 98642
| Population | 26,816 · higher than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 472 · higher than 65% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · lower than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $120,822 · higher than 85% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $58,017 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $652,400 · higher than 79% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,128 a month |
| Housing units | 9,951 |
| Households | 9,526 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 56.85 sq mi (plus 2.97 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98642. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98642
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98685 | Vancouver, WA | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 98686 | Vancouver, WA | 5.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 98665 | Vancouver, WA | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 98629 | La Center, WA | 7.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 98604 | Battle Ground, WA | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 97051 | Saint Helens, OR | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 98662 | Vancouver, WA | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 97053 | Warren, OR | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 98663 | Vancouver, WA | 9.3 mi S | Standard |
| 97018 | Columbia City, OR | 9.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 98674 | Woodland, WA | 9.5 mi N | Standard |
| 97056 | Scappoose, OR | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98642 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98642
123 MAIN ST
RIDGEFIELD WA 98642
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98642-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98642?
- 98642 is a Ridgefield, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98642 in?
- ZIP code 98642 is in Clark County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98642 in?
- 98642 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98642?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98642 use area codes 360, 503, 564 and 971.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98642?
- About 26,816 people live in ZIP code 98642, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98642?
- The median household income in 98642 is $120,822 a year, higher than 85% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98642?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98642 are 98685 (Vancouver, 4.7 miles), 98686 (Vancouver, 5.8 miles), 98665 (Vancouver, 6.8 miles) and 98629 (La Center, 7.4 miles).