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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98586?

50.8

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
98527 Bay Center, WA 324 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98586 in?
ZIP code 98586 (South Bend) 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 98586?
ZIP code 98586 in South Bend, WA has a population of 1,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98586?
The median household income in ZIP 98586 is $50,893, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98586?
The median home value in ZIP 98586 is $261,000, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98586 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98586?
ZIP code 98586 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 837 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98586 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98586?
In ZIP code 98586, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98586?
In ZIP code 98586, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98586 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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