98621 ZIP Code — Grays River, WA

Wahkiakum County, Washington

ZIP code 98621 is located in Grays River, Washington, within Wahkiakum County. It covers approximately 49.01 square miles and serves a population of 257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98621

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,300.

Median household income is $69,318. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 56% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 98621 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

257

population

49.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grays River	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	257
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	49.01 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	46.3480
Longitude	-123.5427
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	31.1%	38.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	24.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

257

Population

People per sq mi

61.8

Median age

$69,318

Median household income

$40,016

Per capita income

$258,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

110

Housing units

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	257	100.0%
65 and over	99	38.5%
Median age	61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Asian 3.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	243	94.6%
Asian	10	3.9%
Two or more races	4	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	38.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	24.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 33.6%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	33.6%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	23.6%
Median income	$69,318

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 27.3%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	33.6%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	18.2%
3 or more	51.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	23.6%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	23.6%
Male householder, no spouse	26	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	18	16.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	68.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	29.1%
Married	30.7%	38.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.0%	15.4%
Divorced	22.1%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.2%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	48.3%

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

Retail trade 40.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 31.4%

Other services 14.3%

Construction 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Education & healthcare 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	34.3%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	2.9%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	56.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.3

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.1%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	10.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.9%
Public insurance	80.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	257	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)	247	96.1%
Born in same state	247	96.1%
Born in different state	82	31.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.9%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	17.1%
Italian	27	10.5%
Arab	11	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	2.7%
German	5	1.9%
English	5	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98621

What city is ZIP code 98621 in?

ZIP code 98621 is primarily assigned to Grays River, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98621 in?

ZIP code 98621 falls within Wahkiakum County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98621 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 98621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98621 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 98621 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98621?

17% of residents in ZIP code 98621 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98621?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 98621 in?

ZIP code 98621 observes the PST timezone.