98535 ZIP Code — Copalis Beach, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98535 is located in Copalis Beach, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 20.02 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98535

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,563. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 98535 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

322

population

20.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Copalis Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98536 Copalis Crossing (4.5 mi) 98569 Ocean Shores (5.7 mi) 98550 Hoquiam (6.5 mi) 98520 Aberdeen (11.9 mi) 98595 Westport (14.6 mi) 98552 Humptulips (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	20.02 sq mi
Water area	1.45 sq mi
Latitude	47.0902
Longitude	-124.1059
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	59.9%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

People per sq mi

69.4

Median age

$55,563

Median household income

$33,393

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

323

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	322	100.0%
65 and over	188	58.4%
Median age	69.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 9.9%

Group	Count	%
White	290	90.1%
Two or more races	32	9.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 45.6%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	45.6%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$55,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 29.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	45.0%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.6%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.4%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	45.0%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	17.6%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.0%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	66	36.3%
Female householder, no spouse	36	19.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	79.7%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.4%	27.6%
Married	48.2%	49.4%
Separated	6.6%	0.0%
Widowed	16.9%	20.5%
Divorced	22.9%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 39.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.0%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 51.9%

Retail trade 27.8%

Construction 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	67.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.7%
Government	46.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.8%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	28.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.1%
Public insurance	72.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	322	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	322	100.0%
Born in same state	322	100.0%
Born in different state	195	60.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	59	18.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	15.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98535

What city is ZIP code 98535 in?

ZIP code 98535 is primarily assigned to Copalis Beach, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98535 in?

ZIP code 98535 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98535 have an older population?

58% of residents in ZIP code 98535 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98535 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 98535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 98535 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 98535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98535 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 98535 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98535 in?

ZIP code 98535 observes the PST timezone.