PlainZIP

Seaview, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98644

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

473
259/sq mi
$48,333
Median income
$285,700
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seaview pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
259
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98644 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seaview, Pacific County, Washington, home to just 473 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 259 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98644 reports a modest median household income of $48,333 (47% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $50,972. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $285,700 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pacific County, letting you compare 98644 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 98644

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seaview, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98644.

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 98644, Seaview, 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

473

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

259

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 98644?

72.3

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
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?

$48,333

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$50,972

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98644 ranks nationally

Seaview, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,333 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

828

Total Housing Units

346

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

1.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$285,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1943

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

+23.0%

YoY Change (2022)

453

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+353%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98644 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +353% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +11.9% 241
2019 +6.7% 258
2020 +6.7% 275
2021 +34.0% 368
2022 +23.0% 453

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 98644, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,453,000.

37

Businesses

287

Employees

$9.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 29.7%
Retail trade 6 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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 98644 vs 98631 →

ZIP 98644 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 98644 ranks #4 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 98644 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 98644 ranks #4 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
98631 Long Beach, WA 3,243 4.2 mi
98624 Ilwaco, WA 1,532 4.9 mi
97121 Hammond, OR 1,383 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pacific County

98577 standard
Raymond, WA
Pop: 6,338
98640 standard
Ocean Park, WA
Pop: 4,380
98631 standard
Long Beach, WA
Pop: 3,243
98586 standard
South Bend, WA
Pop: 1,944
98624 standard
Ilwaco, WA
Pop: 1,532
98638 standard
Naselle, WA
Pop: 1,525

Related Areas

Pacific County Seaview, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98644 in? ▼
ZIP code 98644 (Seaview) 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 98644? ▼
ZIP code 98644 in Seaview, WA has a population of 473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98644 is $48,333, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98644 is $285,700, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98644 is White at 89.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98644? ▼
ZIP code 98644 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98644? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98644 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98644? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98644 increased by 23.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 353%. 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 98644? ▼
In ZIP code 98644, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 98644? ▼
In ZIP code 98644, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98644 is 13.9% 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.