Grayland, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98547
Grays Harbor County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,436
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,400
- Median income Below-median income area
- $215,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grayland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98547 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98547 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grayland, Grays Harbor County, Washington, home to just 1,436 residents across 157.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98547 reports a modest median household income of $42,400 (53% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,212. Unemployment is 18.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $215,200 (58% below the average Washington ZIP); owner occupancy is 85.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grays Harbor County, so 98547 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 98547
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayland, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98547.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 98547, Grayland, 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
1,436
Population
157.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98547?
62.2
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$42,400
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$36,212
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98547 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Grayland, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,400 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,356housing units
1,356
Total Housing Units
642
Occupied Units
714
Vacant Units
1.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,200
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 98547, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,445,000.
26
Businesses
94
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 15.4% |
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 98547 vs 98590 →
ZIP 98547 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98595
Westport (98595)
2,917 residents
- 98547
Grayland (98547)
1,436 residents
- 98590 356
Tokeland (98590)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98547 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98547 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98590
Tokeland (98590)
$110,706 median income
- 98595
Westport (98595)
$66,579 median income
- 98547 $42,400
Grayland (98547)
$42,400 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98547 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98547, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,436 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98547 in?
ZIP code 98547 (Grayland) 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 98547?
ZIP code 98547 in Grayland, WA has a population of 1,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98547?
The median household income in ZIP 98547 is $42,400, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98547?
The median home value in ZIP 98547 is $215,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98547?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98547 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98547?
ZIP code 98547 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98547?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98547 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98547?
In ZIP code 98547, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 98547?
In ZIP code 98547, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98547?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98547 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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