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Long Beach, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98631

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

3,243
81/sq mi
$71,705
Median income
$409,400
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98631 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.2 square miles in Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington. The area is home to 3,243 residents, producing a population density of 81 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98631 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98631 sits at $71,705 (21% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $57,076. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $409,400 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pacific County, so you can benchmark 98631 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98631.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98631, Long Beach, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,243

Population

40.2

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98631?

58.9

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$71,705

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$57,076

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98631 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,705 Top 50% higher than 50% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,251

Total Housing Units

1,869

Occupied Units

1,382

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$409,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$765

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

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98631 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 207
2021 +10.1% 228
2022 +36.0% 310
2023 +2.5% 318
2024 -2.5% 310

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 160 business establishments in ZIP 98631, employing approximately 1,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,258,000.

160

Businesses

1,288

Employees

$56.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 39 24.4%
Construction 22 13.8%
Retail trade 21 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.0%
Information 7 4.4%
Finance and insurance 7 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 3.8%

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 98631 vs 98644 →

ZIP 98631 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 98631 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 98631 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 98631 ranks #3 of 4 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
98644 Seaview, WA 473 4.2 mi
98624 Ilwaco, WA 1,532 3.4 mi
98614 Chinook, WA 353 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pacific County

98577 standard
Raymond, WA
Pop: 6,338
98640 standard
Ocean Park, WA
Pop: 4,380
98586 standard
South Bend, WA
Pop: 1,944
98624 standard
Ilwaco, WA
Pop: 1,532
98638 standard
Naselle, WA
Pop: 1,525
98644 standard
Seaview, WA
Pop: 473

Related Areas

Pacific County Long Beach, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98631 in? ▼
ZIP code 98631 (Long Beach) 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 98631? ▼
ZIP code 98631 in Long Beach, WA has a population of 3,243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98631? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98631 is $71,705, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98631? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98631 is $409,400, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98631? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98631 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98631? ▼
ZIP code 98631 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 1,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98631? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98631 are: Accommodation and food services (39), Construction (22), Retail trade (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98631? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98631 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 98631? ▼
In ZIP code 98631, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 98631? ▼
In ZIP code 98631, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98631? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98631 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Long Beach, WA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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