98547 ZIP Code — Grayland, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98547 is located in Grayland, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 61.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98547

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,704) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98547 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,240

population

61.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grayland	Acceptable
Grayland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98590 Tokeland (7.2 mi) 98595 Westport (11.9 mi) 98537 Cosmopolis (14 mi) 98577 Raymond (16.5 mi) 98586 South Bend (17 mi) 98569 Ocean Shores (18.4 mi) 98520 Aberdeen (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,240
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	61.40 sq mi
Water area	10.56 sq mi
Latitude	46.8190
Longitude	-123.8736
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	69.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,240

Population

People per sq mi

62.6

Median age

$39,704

Median household income

$36,874

Per capita income

$180,000

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

1,399

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

109

60–64

109

171

65–74

170

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	11.8%
18 and over	1,094	88.2%
65 and over	458	36.9%
Median age	62.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,170	90.2%
Hispanic or Latino	57	4.4%
Two or more races	57	4.4%
Black or African American	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 20.3%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	20.3%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$39,704

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 29.7%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,000
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	53.5%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	17.2%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	45.1%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Wood	22.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	104	14.9%
Male householder, no spouse	133	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	212	30.5%
Households with children under 18	80	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	51.0%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	20.1%
Married	47.8%	39.9%
Separated	3.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	9.5%
Divorced	21.6%	30.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	17.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	43.5%
High school	36	39.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.5%

Other services 19.5%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Public administration 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	24.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.8%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	35.6%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.4%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	18.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,170	94.4%
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)	1,240	100.0%
Born in same state	1,240	100.0%
Born in different state	825	66.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	130	10.5%
Italian	107	8.6%
French	95	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	67	5.4%
Arab	40	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.1%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98547

What city is ZIP code 98547 in?

ZIP code 98547 is primarily assigned to Grayland, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98547 in?

ZIP code 98547 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98547 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 98547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98547 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 98547 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 98547 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 98547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98547 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 98547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98547 in?

ZIP code 98547 observes the PST timezone.