98251 — Gold Bar, WA
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98251 is a strongly owner-occupied area (89% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $84K and a median home value of $449K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 86/100. The high single-family detached share (77%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98251
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Gold Bar |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 4,907 |
| Total Households | 1,905 |
| Median Household Income | $84K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 1,703 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 89% |
| Median Home Value | $449K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 77% |
| Median Resident Age | 40 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1990 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 50% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 43% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 7% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98251 score 86/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 86/100 is driven by: +11 owner-occupied 89% (x1.2); +5 median income $84K; +4 median home value $449K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing 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 98251 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98251. 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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