Westport, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98595
Grays Harbor County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,917
- 206/sq mi High-density area
- $66,579
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 206
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98595 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 98595 (Westport, WA) fell -9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 334.5 in 2023 to 301.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98595 covers 14.1 square miles in Westport, Grays Harbor County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,917 residents on file, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98595 reports a modest median household income of $66,579 (27% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,901. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $260,400 (49% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 63.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grays Harbor County, so 98595 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 98595
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westport, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98595.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 98595, Westport, 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
2,917
Population
14.1
Area (sq mi)
206
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98595?
54.7
Median Age
41.7%
Male
58.3%
Female
7.3%
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?
$66,579
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$37,901
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98595 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Westport, 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)
$66,579 25th percentile higher than 25% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,141housing units
2,141
Total Housing Units
1,328
Occupied Units
813
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1980
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
-9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98595 have decreased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.1% | 208 |
| 2021 | +24.0% | 258 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 305 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 334 |
| 2024 | -9.9% | 301 |
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 101 business establishments in ZIP 98595, employing approximately 1,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,839,000.
101
Businesses
1,026
Employees
$41.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 25.7% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.0% |
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 98595 vs 98569 →
ZIP 98595 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98569
Ocean Shores (98569)
5,784 residents
- 98595
Westport (98595)
2,917 residents
- 98547 1,436
Grayland (98547)
1,436 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98595 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98595 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98595
Westport (98595)
$66,579 median income
- 98569
Ocean Shores (98569)
$58,378 median income
- 98547
Grayland (98547)
$42,400 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98595 ranks the highest of 3 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 98595, 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 (2,917 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 98595 in?
ZIP code 98595 (Westport) is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Grays Harbor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grays-harbor-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98595?
ZIP code 98595 in Westport, WA has a population of 2,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98595?
The median household income in ZIP 98595 is $66,579, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98595?
The median home value in ZIP 98595 is $260,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98595?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98595 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98595?
ZIP code 98595 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 1,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98595?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98595 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98595?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98595 decreased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 98595?
In ZIP code 98595, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 98595?
In ZIP code 98595, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98595?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98595 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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