PlainZIP

Copalis Beach, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98535

Grays Harbor County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

445
17/sq mi
$92,544
Median income
$286,800
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Copalis Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98535 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Copalis Beach, Grays Harbor County, Washington, home to just 445 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98535 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,544 (2% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $28,862. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.8%. Median home value sits at $286,800 (44% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Grays Harbor County, letting you compare 98535 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98535, Copalis Beach, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

445

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98535?

48.7

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,544

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$28,862

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98535 ranks nationally

Copalis Beach, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,544 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

375

Total Housing Units

264

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.0%
Renter 3.0%

$286,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 98535, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,459,000.

12

Businesses

68

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 50.0%
Construction 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98535 vs 98569 →

ZIP 98535 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98535 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98569 Ocean Shores, WA 5,784 7.0 mi
98571 Pacific Beach, WA 483 6.3 mi
98536 Copalis Crossing, WA 211 6.7 mi
98562 Moclips, WA 195 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grays Harbor County

98520 standard
Aberdeen, WA
Pop: 23,814
98550 standard
Hoquiam, WA
Pop: 11,382
98541 standard
Elma, WA
Pop: 10,101
98563 standard
Montesano, WA
Pop: 8,001
98569 standard
Ocean Shores, WA
Pop: 5,784
98557 standard
Mccleary, WA
Pop: 3,225

Related Areas

Grays Harbor County Copalis Beach, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98535 in? ▼
ZIP code 98535 (Copalis Beach) is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Grays Harbor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grays-harbor-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98535? ▼
ZIP code 98535 in Copalis Beach, WA has a population of 445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98535? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98535 is $92,544, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98535? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98535 is $286,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98535? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98535 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98535? ▼
ZIP code 98535 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98535? ▼
In ZIP code 98535, 35.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98535? ▼
In ZIP code 98535, approximately 97.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98535? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98535 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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