98631 ZIP Code — Long Beach, WA

Pacific County, Washington

ZIP code 98631 is located in Long Beach, Washington, within Pacific County. It covers approximately 22.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98631

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $314,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,397) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 61% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 98631 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,387

population

22.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Beach	Acceptable
Long Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98624 Ilwaco (5.3 mi) 98640 Ocean Park (10.2 mi) 97121 Hammond (12.8 mi) 98586 South Bend (17.6 mi) 98638 Naselle (17.8 mi) 97146 Warrenton (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,387
Population density	149 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	22.72 sq mi
Water area	7.43 sq mi
Latitude	46.3889
Longitude	-124.0373
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	55.2%	48.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	17.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.0%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,387

Population

149

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$56,397

Median household income

$43,477

Per capita income

$314,300

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,799

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

103

20–24

170

25–34

198

122

35–44

141

123

45–54

142

121

55–59

140

160

60–64

185

396

65–74

459

149

75–84

172

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	421	12.4%
18 and over	2,966	87.6%
65 and over	1,258	37.1%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Two or more races 4%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,104	87.1%
Hispanic or Latino	178	5%
Two or more races	142	4%
Other race	90	2.5%
Asian	34	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.3%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	48.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	17.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.0%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$56,397

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 41.7%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$314,300
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	47.1%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	17.9%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	75.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	624	36.8%
Cohabiting couple	129	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	381	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	563	33.2%
Households with children under 18	291	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	961	56.6%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.9%
Married	48.0%	42.8%
Separated	0.6%	2.2%
Widowed	7.7%	9.1%
Divorced	13.8%	23.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.4%
Kindergarten	30	7.1%
Elementary school	165	39.2%
High school	118	28.0%
College / grad school	98	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Professional & management 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 9.3%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Construction 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.8%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.8%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.6

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.4%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	331	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.4%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	62.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,272	96.6%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,256	96.1%
Born in same state	3,250	96.0%
Born in different state	977	28.8%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	131	3.9%
Not a US citizen	37	28.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	469	13.8%
Italian	398	11.8%
Polish	189	5.6%
Arab	105	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.7%
German	10	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.2%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98631

What city is ZIP code 98631 in?

ZIP code 98631 is primarily assigned to Long Beach, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98631 in?

ZIP code 98631 falls within Pacific County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98631 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 98631 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98631 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 98631 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98631?

16% of residents in ZIP code 98631 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98631 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 98631 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98631 in?

ZIP code 98631 observes the PST timezone.