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 High-density area
- $48,333
- Median income Below-median income area
- $285,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,972. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $285,700 (44% below the average Washington ZIP); owner occupancy is 83.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pacific County, so 98644 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 98644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seaview, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98644.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98644?
72.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$48,333
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$50,972
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98644 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Seaview, 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)
$48,333 5th percentile higher than 5% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
828housing units
828
Total Housing Units
346
Occupied Units
482
Vacant Units
1.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,700
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 98631
Long Beach (98631)
3,243 residents
- 98624
Ilwaco (98624)
1,532 residents
- 97121
Hammond (97121)
1,383 residents
- 98644 473
Seaview (98644)
473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98644 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98624
Ilwaco (98624)
$83,214 median income
- 98631
Long Beach (98631)
$71,705 median income
- 97121
Hammond (97121)
$59,470 median income
- 98644
Seaview (98644)
$48,333 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98644, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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