Raymond, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98577
Pacific County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,338
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,780
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raymond pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98577 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98577 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raymond, Pacific County, Washington, home to 6,338 residents across 990.3 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98577 reports a modest median household income of $63,780 (30% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,110. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $276,500 (46% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $775; owner occupancy is 84.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98577.
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 98577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raymond, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98577.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 98577, Raymond, 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
6,338
Population
990.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98577?
47.1
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
6.1%
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?
$63,780
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$36,110
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98577 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Raymond, 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)
$63,780 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
3,394housing units
3,394
Total Housing Units
3,170
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$775
Median Rent
1968
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98577 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 208 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 243 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 261 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 259 |
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 109 business establishments in ZIP 98577, employing approximately 885 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,591,000.
109
Businesses
885
Employees
$47.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98577, 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 (6,338 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 98577 in?
ZIP code 98577 (Raymond) is located in Pacific County, Washington. Pacific County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pacific-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98577?
ZIP code 98577 in Raymond, WA has a population of 6,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98577?
The median household income in ZIP 98577 is $63,780, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98577?
The median home value in ZIP 98577 is $276,500, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98577 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98577?
ZIP code 98577 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 885 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98577 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (15), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98577?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98577 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 98577?
In ZIP code 98577, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 98577?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98577 is 23.4 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 98577?
In ZIP code 98577, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98577 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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