Ephrata
City in Grant County, Washington

Ephrata is a city in Grant County, Washington, with 8,477 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,276 ft (389 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeview, 4.6 miles N.
- 8,477residents (2020 Census)
- 1,276 ftelevation · 389 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.5 km²
- 798 / sq mipopulation density
- 98823ZIP code
About Ephrata
Ephrata ( ee-FRAY-tə) is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Washington, United States. Its population was 8,477 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 8,718 in 2024.
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Living in Ephrata
- Median household income
- $69,551
- Median home value
- $252,000
- Median rent
- $1,106/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Ephrata had 8,477 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,477 |
|---|---|
| Density | 798 per sq mi (308 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ephrata at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,477 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.63 sq mi (27.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3121° N, 119.5344° W |
| ZIP code | 98823 |
| Official website | ephrata.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5322080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ephrata
- Lakeview4.6 mi N
- Soap Lake5.9 mi NE
- Moses Lake North13.0 mi SE
- Cascade Valley15.3 mi SE
- Quincy15.7 mi W
- Moses Lake17.6 mi SE
- Wheeler20.8 mi SE
- Wilson Creek21.0 mi E
- George22.1 mi SW
- Crescent Bar22.8 mi W
- Coulee City23.7 mi NE
- Banks Lake South25.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ephrata
What county is Ephrata in?
Ephrata is in Grant County, Washington.
What is the population of Ephrata, WA?
8,477 people lived in Ephrata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ephrata, WA?
The ZIP code of Ephrata is 98823.
What is the elevation of Ephrata?
1,276 feet (389 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ephrata?
Lakeview (4.6 mi), Soap Lake (5.9 mi), Moses Lake North (13.0 mi), Cascade Valley (15.3 mi), Quincy (15.7 mi).
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