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 Low-density area
- $50,893
- Median income Below-median income area
- $261,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 353.5 square miles in South Bend, Pacific County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,944 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98586 reports a modest median household income of $50,893 (44% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,798. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $261,000 (49% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,036; owner occupancy is 60.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pacific County, so 98586 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 98586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bend, WA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$29,798
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98586 ranks among Washington ZIPs
South Bend, 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)
$50,893 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
889housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98586, 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 (1,944 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 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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