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ZIP Code 98555

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

599
11/sq mi
$462,500
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lilliwaup pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98555 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lilliwaup, Mason County, Washington, home to just 599 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 98555, but per-capita income is $55,077. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $462,500 (10% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.2, and the average commute is -. To put 98555 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mason County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 98555, Lilliwaup, 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

599

Population

53.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 98555?

67.2

Median Age

70.4%

Male

29.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,077

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

What does housing look like?

793

Total Housing Units

233

Occupied Units

560

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$462,500

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 98555, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,062,000.

9

Businesses

121

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 98555 vs 98588 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
98588 Tahuya, WA 1,829 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98555 in?
ZIP code 98555 (Lilliwaup) is located in Mason County, Washington. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98555?
ZIP code 98555 in Lilliwaup, WA has a population of 599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98555?
The median home value in ZIP 98555 is $462,500, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98555 is White at 84.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98555?
ZIP code 98555 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98555?
In ZIP code 98555, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 98555?
In ZIP code 98555, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98555 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.