Mccleary, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98557
Grays Harbor County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,225
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,594
- Median income Near-median income area
- $369,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mccleary pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98557 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98557 (Mccleary, WA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.9 in 2023 to 356.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98557 covers 93.2 square miles in Mccleary, Grays Harbor County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,225 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98557 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,594 (14% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,922. Unemployment is 10.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $369,300 (28% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $987; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grays Harbor County, so 98557 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 98557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mccleary, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98557.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 98557, Mccleary, 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
3,225
Population
93.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98557?
38.3
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
2.5%
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?
$78,594
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,922
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98557 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Mccleary, 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)
$78,594 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
1,722housing units
1,722
Total Housing Units
1,600
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,300
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$987
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98557 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 260 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 298 |
| 2022 | +27.6% | 380 |
| 2023 | -8.9% | 346 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 357 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 98557, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,681,000.
42
Businesses
560
Employees
$29.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 23.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.5% |
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 98557 vs 98541 →
ZIP 98557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98541
Elma (98541)
10,101 residents
- 98557 3,225
Mccleary (98557)
3,225 residents
- 98559 93
Malone (98559)
93 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98557 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98557, 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 (3,225 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 98557 in?
ZIP code 98557 (Mccleary) 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 98557?
ZIP code 98557 in Mccleary, WA has a population of 3,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98557?
The median household income in ZIP 98557 is $78,594, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98557?
The median home value in ZIP 98557 is $369,300, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98557 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98557?
ZIP code 98557 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98557 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98557?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98557 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98557?
In ZIP code 98557, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98557 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98557?
In ZIP code 98557, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98557 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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