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Gold Bar city, WA
ZIP 98251 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Gold Bar city, WA (98251)
Median Income
$78,512
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+257
Wealth inflow
Population
4,782
Unemployment
8.2%
4.5pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 257 for ZIP 98251 (Gold Bar city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 98251 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 17.1%, median income fell 9.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 41.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,512 |
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| Establishments | 80 |
| Employees | 298 |