98524 ZIP Code — Allyn, WA

Mason County, Washington

ZIP code 98524 is located in Allyn, Washington, within Mason County. It covers approximately 8.20 square miles and serves a population of 4,226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $455,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,679. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98524 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,226

population

8.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98546 Grapeview (4.1 mi) 98394 Vaughn (5.1 mi) 98528 Belfair (5.9 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (7.3 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (7.3 mi) 98588 Tahuya (8.8 mi) 98349 Lakebay (8.9 mi) 98592 Union (9.7 mi) 98351 Longbranch (11.8 mi) 98332 Gig Harbor (12.5 mi) 98335 Gig Harbor (12.5 mi) 98367 Port Orchard (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,226
Population density	515 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	8.20 sq mi
Water area	2.75 sq mi
Latitude	47.3621
Longitude	-122.8718
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	39.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	22.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,226

Population

515

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$107,679

Median household income

$43,984

Per capita income

$455,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.8%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

2,120

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

243

5–9

195

108

10–14

128

15–19

102

20–24

248

25–34

199

381

35–44

306

207

45–54

167

205

55–59

165

153

60–64

123

360

65–74

290

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,005	23.8%
18 and over	3,221	76.2%
65 and over	876	20.7%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,740	83.9%
Two or more races	353	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	230	5.2%
Asian	76	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.9%
Black or African American	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	39.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	22.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	28.9%
$150k–$200k	18.4%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$107,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 54.0%

$500k–$1M 33.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$455,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.8%
Renter occupied	1.2%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	36.0%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	79.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,079	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	93	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	219	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	224	13.9%
Households with children under 18	475	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	635	39.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	18.5%
Married	60.8%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	9.8%
Divorced	10.4%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	6.6%
Kindergarten	63	6.3%
Elementary school	425	42.2%
High school	230	22.9%
College / grad school	222	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Professional & management 11.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 9.6%

Public administration 9.1%

Other services 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.2%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	1.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	565	17.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.0%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,059	96.0%
Spanish	35	0.9%
Other Indo-European	12	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,042	95.6%
Born in same state	3,971	94.0%
Born in different state	2,466	58.4%
Foreign born	71	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	184	4.4%
Not a US citizen	103	56.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	675	16%
Italian	576	13.6%
Polish	218	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	1.2%
Arab	41	1%
English	33	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	97.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98524

What city is ZIP code 98524 in?

ZIP code 98524 is primarily assigned to Allyn, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98524 in?

ZIP code 98524 falls within Mason County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98524 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 98524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98524 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 98524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98524 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 98524 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98524?

The median home value in ZIP code 98524 is $455,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 98524 in?

ZIP code 98524 observes the PST timezone.