98686 — Vancouver, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98686 is a strongly owner-occupied area (76% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $101K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 90/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98686
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Vancouver |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 20,518 |
| Total Households | 7,785 |
| Median Household Income | $101K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5,917 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1994 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 41% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 40% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 19% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98686 score 90/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 90/100 is driven by: +18 owner_pct >= 70% (x1.2); +10 owner-occ households >= 5000; +10 income $60K-$150K. 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 98686 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 98686. 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 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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