98624 ZIP Code — Ilwaco, WA

Pacific County, Washington

ZIP code 98624 is located in Ilwaco, Washington, within Pacific County. It covers approximately 34.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98624

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($82,321) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98624 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,706

population

34.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ilwaco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98631 Long Beach (5.3 mi) 97121 Hammond (7.6 mi) 97146 Warrenton (13.9 mi) 98640 Ocean Park (15.3 mi) 98638 Naselle (16.7 mi) 98643 Rosburg (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,706
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	34.89 sq mi
Water area	14.19 sq mi
Latitude	46.3167
Longitude	-123.9992
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	47.1%	48.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	17.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.0%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,706

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$82,321

Median household income

$38,948

Per capita income

$367,900

Median home value

$1,092

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

591

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

126

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	331	19.4%
18 and over	1,375	80.6%
65 and over	454	26.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,454	77.1%
Hispanic or Latino	179	9.5%
Two or more races	159	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	2.5%
Other race	30	1.6%
Asian	8	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	48.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	17.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.0%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$82,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 30.8%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 23.3%

$1M+ 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$367,900
Median rent / month	$1,092
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	84.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	81	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	91	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	116	21.1%
Households with children under 18	215	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	49.0%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	28.3%
Married	49.6%	44.2%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	2.8%	5.2%
Divorced	14.1%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.4%
Kindergarten	13	3.6%
Elementary school	168	46.2%
High school	49	13.5%
College / grad school	118	32.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Public administration 10.9%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Professional & management 7.0%

Construction 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Retail trade 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	21.1%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,642	96.2%
Spanish	43	2.6%
Other Indo-European	29	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,626	95.3%
Born in same state	1,626	95.3%
Born in different state	393	23.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	80	4.7%
Not a US citizen	26	32.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	11.8%
French	149	8.7%
Polish	147	8.6%
Dutch	29	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.7%
Arab	8	0.5%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98624

What city is ZIP code 98624 in?

ZIP code 98624 is primarily assigned to Ilwaco, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98624 in?

ZIP code 98624 falls within Pacific County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98624 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 98624 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98624 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 98624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98624 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 98624 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98624?

The median home value in ZIP code 98624 is $367,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 98624 in?

ZIP code 98624 observes the PST timezone.