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Montesano, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98563

Grays Harbor County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,001
9/sq mi
$84,634
Median income
$349,200
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 941.3 square miles in Montesano, Grays Harbor County, Washington. The area is home to 8,001 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98563 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98563 sits at $84,634 (7% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $46,298. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $349,200 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98563 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98563.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98563, Montesano, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,001

Population

941.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98563?

48.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$84,634

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$46,298

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98563 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,634 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,599

Total Housing Units

3,246

Occupied Units

353

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$349,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,132

Median Rent

1976

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98563 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.4% 208
2021 +18.9% 247
2022 +22.5% 302
2023 -6.7% 282
2024 +6.7% 301

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 160 business establishments in ZIP 98563, employing approximately 1,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,634,000.

160

Businesses

1,074

Employees

$56.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 25 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 22 13.8%
Construction 21 13.1%
Retail trade 17 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 8.1%
Finance and insurance 9 5.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.8%
Manufacturing 5 3.1%
Wholesale trade 3 1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Grays Harbor County Montesano, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98563 in? ▼
ZIP code 98563 (Montesano) 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 98563? ▼
ZIP code 98563 in Montesano, WA has a population of 8,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98563 is $84,634, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98563 is $349,200, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98563 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98563? ▼
ZIP code 98563 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 1,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98563 are: Accommodation and food services (25), Health care and social assistance (22), Construction (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98563 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 98563? ▼
In ZIP code 98563, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 98563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98563 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98563? ▼
In ZIP code 98563, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98563 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Montesano, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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