Oakville, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98568
Grays Harbor County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,519
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $84,531
- Median income Above-median income area
- $426,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98568 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 98568 (Oakville, WA) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.9 in 2023 to 295.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98568 covers 387.5 square miles in Oakville, Grays Harbor County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,519 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98568 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,531 (7% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,435. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $426,200 (17% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,046; owner occupancy is 84.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grays Harbor County, so 98568 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 98568
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakville, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98568.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 98568, Oakville, 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
2,519
Population
387.5
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98568?
47.1
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$84,531
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$35,435
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98568 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Oakville, 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)
$84,531 Top 50% higher than 50% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,304housing units
1,304
Total Housing Units
1,198
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$426,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,046
Median Rent
1983
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
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98568 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.6% | 218 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 254 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 273 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 310 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 295 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 98568, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,567,000.
30
Businesses
157
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 98568 vs 98559 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98559 | Malone, WA | 93 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98568, 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 (2,519 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 98568 in?
ZIP code 98568 (Oakville) 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 98568?
ZIP code 98568 in Oakville, WA has a population of 2,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98568?
The median household income in ZIP 98568 is $84,531, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98568?
The median home value in ZIP 98568 is $426,200, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98568?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98568 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98568?
ZIP code 98568 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98568?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98568 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98568?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98568 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 98568?
In ZIP code 98568, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 98568?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98568 is 31.1 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 98568?
In ZIP code 98568, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98568?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98568 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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