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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
$42,400
Median income
$215,200
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,212. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 18.6%. The typical home here is valued at $215,200 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 85.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grays Harbor County, so you can benchmark 98547 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 98547

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayland, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98547.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 98547?

62.2

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$36,212

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

18.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98547 ranks nationally

Grayland, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,400 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,356

Total Housing Units

642

Occupied Units

714

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$215,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98547 ranks #2 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 98547 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98590 Tokeland, WA 356 4.7 mi
98595 Westport, WA 2,917 7.8 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 Grayland, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.