PlainZIP

Matlock, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98560

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

142
1/sq mi
$72,596
Median income
$526,300
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98560 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Matlock, Mason County, Washington, home to just 142 residents across 142.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98560 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,596 (20% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $24,332. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $526,300 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 75.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mason County, letting you compare 98560 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 98560, Matlock, 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

142

Population

142.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98560?

35.3

Median Age

58.8%

Male

41.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$72,596

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$24,332

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98560 ranks nationally

Matlock, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,596 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 37.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

45

Total Housing Units

45

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$526,300

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98560 vs 98548 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
98548 Hoodsport, WA 2,193 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

98584 standard
Shelton, WA
Pop: 36,630
98528 standard
Belfair, WA
Pop: 9,983
98524 standard
Allyn, WA
Pop: 3,232
98546 standard
Grapeview, WA
Pop: 2,909
98548 standard
Hoodsport, WA
Pop: 2,193
98588 standard
Tahuya, WA
Pop: 1,829

Related Areas

Mason County Matlock, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98560 in? ▼
ZIP code 98560 (Matlock) 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 98560? ▼
ZIP code 98560 in Matlock, WA has a population of 142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98560? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98560 is $72,596, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98560? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98560 is $526,300, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98560? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98560 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98560? ▼
In ZIP code 98560, 37.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 98560? ▼
In ZIP code 98560, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98560? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98560 is 9.6% 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.