Union, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98592
Mason County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,764
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $138,370
- Median income Above-median income area
- $558,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98592 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 98592 (Union, WA) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 343.2 in 2023 to 326.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98592 covers 45.7 square miles in Union, Mason County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,764 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98592 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,370 (52% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,225. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.9% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $558,400 (9% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $3,501; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 98592 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 98592
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98592.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 98592, Union, 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
1,764
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98592?
64.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$138,370
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$61,225
Per Capita Income
0.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98592 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Union, 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)
$138,370 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
1,118housing units
1,118
Total Housing Units
922
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$558,400
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1987
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
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98592 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 233 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 261 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 302 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 343 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 327 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 98592, employing approximately 432 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,656,000.
38
Businesses
432
Employees
$20.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 28.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.9% |
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 98592 vs 98546 →
ZIP 98592 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98584
Shelton (98584)
36,630 residents
- 98546 2,909
Grapeview (98546)
2,909 residents
- 98588 1,829
Tahuya (98588)
1,829 residents
- 98592 1,764
Union (98592)
1,764 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98592 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98592 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98592
Union (98592)
$138,370 median income
- 98546
Grapeview (98546)
$97,159 median income
- 98584
Shelton (98584)
$78,610 median income
- 98588
Tahuya (98588)
$61,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98592 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98592, 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 (1,764 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 98592 in?
ZIP code 98592 (Union) 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 98592?
ZIP code 98592 in Union, WA has a population of 1,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98592?
The median household income in ZIP 98592 is $138,370, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98592?
The median home value in ZIP 98592 is $558,400, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98592?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98592 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98592?
ZIP code 98592 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98592?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98592 are: Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98592?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98592 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 98592?
In ZIP code 98592, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 98592?
In ZIP code 98592, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98592?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98592 is 0.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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