PlainZIP

Grays River, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98621

Wahkiakum County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

276
3/sq mi
$91,250
Median income
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grays River pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98621 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grays River, Wahkiakum County, Washington, home to just 276 residents across 110.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98621 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,250 (0% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $54,432. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Wahkiakum County, letting you compare 98621 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 98621, Grays River, 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

276

Population

110.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98621?

57.8

Median Age

61.5%

Male

38.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$91,250

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$54,432

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98621 ranks nationally

Grays River, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,250 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

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

What does housing look like?

98

Total Housing Units

98

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 98621, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$186K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 98621 vs 98643 →

ZIP 98621 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 98621 ranks #3 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 Code City Population Distance
98643 Rosburg, WA 362 6.1 mi
98647 Skamokawa, WA 404 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wahkiakum County

98612 standard
Cathlamet, WA
Pop: 2,704
98647 standard
Skamokawa, WA
Pop: 404
98643 standard
Rosburg, WA
Pop: 362

Related Areas

Wahkiakum County Grays River, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98621 in? ▼
ZIP code 98621 (Grays River) is located in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Wahkiakum County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wahkiakum-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98621? ▼
ZIP code 98621 in Grays River, WA has a population of 276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98621? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98621 is $91,250, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98621? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98621 is White at 93.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98621? ▼
ZIP code 98621 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98621? ▼
In ZIP code 98621, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 98621? ▼
In ZIP code 98621, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98621? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98621 is 15.9% 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.