PlainZIP

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
$66,579
Median income
$260,400
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $37,901. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $260,400 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging $891 a month; 63.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 98595 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grays Harbor County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98595?

54.7

Median Age

41.7%

Male

58.3%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$66,579

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$37,901

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98595 ranks nationally

Westport, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,579 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,141

Total Housing Units

1,328

Occupied Units

813

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$260,400

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98595 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98595 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98569 Ocean Shores, WA 5,784 8.8 mi
98547 Grayland, WA 1,436 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grays Harbor County

98520 standard
Aberdeen, WA
Pop: 23,814
98550 standard
Hoquiam, WA
Pop: 11,382
98541 standard
Elma, WA
Pop: 10,101
98563 standard
Montesano, WA
Pop: 8,001
98569 standard
Ocean Shores, WA
Pop: 5,784
98557 standard
Mccleary, WA
Pop: 3,225

Related Areas

Grays Harbor County Westport, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.