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
$84,531
Median income
$426,200
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98568 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 387.5 square miles in Oakville, Grays Harbor County, Washington. The area is home to 2,519 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 98568 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98568 sits at $84,531 (7% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,435. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $426,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,046 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98568 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grays Harbor County, so you can benchmark 98568 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 98568

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98568.

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 98568, Oakville, 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

2,519

Population

387.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98568?

47.1

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 18.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

$35,435

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98568 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,531 Top 33% higher than 67% 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

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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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,304

Total Housing Units

1,198

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$426,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,046

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
98559 Malone, WA 93 7.2 mi

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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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