South Bend, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98586
Pacific County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,944
- 6/sq mi
- $50,893
- Median income
- $261,000
- Median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
South Bend pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98586 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98586 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 353.5 square miles in South Bend, Pacific County, Washington. The area is home to 1,944 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 98586 against Washington and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98586 sits at $50,893 (44% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $29,798. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $261,000 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,036 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98586 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pacific County, so you can benchmark 98586 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 98586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98586.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98586, South Bend, 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
1,944
Population
353.5
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98586?
50.8
Median Age
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
14.9%
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?
$50,893
Median Household Income
-44% vs state
$29,798
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98586 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,893 15th percentile higher than 15% 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?
889
Total Housing Units
769
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,000
Median Home Value
-49% vs state
$1,036
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 98586, employing approximately 837 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,447,000.
63
Businesses
837
Employees
$32.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 12.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
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 98586 vs 98527 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98527 | Bay Center, WA | 324 | 4.9 mi |
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