Shelton, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98584
Mason County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,630
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,610
- Median income Near-median income area
- $393,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98584 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 98584 (Shelton, WA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 314.9 in 2023 to 331.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98584 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelton, Mason County, Washington, with 36,630 residents across 882.7 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98584 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,610 (14% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,190. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $393,000 (23% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,315; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 98584 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 98584
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelton, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98584.
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 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 98584, Shelton, 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
36,630
Population
882.7
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98584?
41.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
8.3%
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?
$78,610
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,190
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98584 ranks nationally
Shelton, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,610 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,568housing units
17,568
Total Housing Units
14,870
Occupied Units
2,698
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,315
Median Rent
1988
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98584 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 227 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 268 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 308 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 315 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 332 |
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 633 business establishments in ZIP 98584, employing approximately 7,421 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,999,000.
633
Businesses
7,421
Employees
$395.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 107 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 70 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.5% |
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 98584 vs 98592 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98592 | Union, WA | 1,764 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98584, 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 (36,630 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 98584 in?
ZIP code 98584 (Shelton) 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 98584?
ZIP code 98584 in Shelton, WA has a population of 36,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98584?
The median household income in ZIP 98584 is $78,610, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98584?
The median home value in ZIP 98584 is $393,000, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98584?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98584 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98584?
ZIP code 98584 has 633 business establishments employing approximately 7,421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98584?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98584 are: Construction (107), Health care and social assistance (74), Retail trade (70). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98584?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98584 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 98584?
In ZIP code 98584, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 98584?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98584 is 32.4 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 98584?
In ZIP code 98584, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98584?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98584 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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