98610 — Carson, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98610 is a strongly owner-occupied area (77% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $73K and a median home value of $502K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 79/100. The high single-family detached share (70%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98610
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Carson |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 2,832 |
| Total Households | 1,255 |
| Median Household Income | $73K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77% |
| Median Home Value | $502K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 70% |
| Median Resident Age | 53 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1978 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 62% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 35% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 3% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98610 score 79/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 79/100 is driven by: +11 owner-occupied 77% (x1.2); -1 1,255 households; +6 median income $73K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 98610 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98610. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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