ZIP code 98851
Where is ZIP code 98851?
Soap Lake, Washington
Grant County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98851 belongs to Soap Lake, Washington in Grant County. 98851 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 code 509. About 4,437 people live in the 98851 area, where the median household income is $63,333. The closest ZIP codes are 98823 (Ephrata, 7.6 mi south), 98853 (Stratford, 10 mi east) and 98860 (Wilson Creek, 15.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98851 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Soap Lake |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Grant County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 509 |
| Coordinates | 47.383, -119.486 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 988 |
Population and income in 98851
| Population | 4,437 · lower than 51% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 67% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.9 years · lower than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 46% |
| Median household income | $63,333 · lower than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,580 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $242,800 · lower than 90% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,001 a month |
| Housing units | 2,003 |
| Households | 1,604 (2.73 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 146.06 sq mi (plus 4.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98851. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98823 | Ephrata, WA | 7.6 mi S | Standard |
| 98853 | Stratford, WA | 10 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98860 | Wilson Creek, WA | 15.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99115 | Coulee City, WA | 17.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 98837 | Moses Lake, WA | 19.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 98845 | Palisades, WA | 20.2 mi W | Standard |
| 98832 | Marlin, WA | 20.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98848 | Quincy, WA | 21.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 99135 | Hartline, WA | 24.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98824 | George, WA | 27.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98858 | Waterville, WA | 29 mi NW | Standard |
| 98850 | Rock Island, WA | 30.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98851 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98851
123 MAIN ST
SOAP LAKE WA 98851
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Adco, Adrian and Lakeview Park: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98851-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98851?
- 98851 is a Soap Lake, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98851 in?
- ZIP code 98851 is in Grant County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98851 in?
- 98851 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98851?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98851 use area code 509.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98851?
- About 4,437 people live in ZIP code 98851, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98851?
- The median household income in 98851 is $63,333 a year, lower than 80% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98851?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98851 are 98823 (Ephrata, 7.6 miles), 98853 (Stratford, 10 miles), 98860 (Wilson Creek, 15.4 miles) and 99115 (Coulee City, 17.7 miles).