98557 ZIP Code — Mccleary, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98557 is located in Mccleary, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 35.51 square miles and serves a population of 4,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98557

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 $330,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,859. 42% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 98557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,144

population

35.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mccleary	Acceptable
Mccleary	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98541 Elma (4.8 mi) 98502 Olympia (11.3 mi) 98568 Oakville (11.8 mi) 98512 Olympia (12.3 mi) 98505 Olympia (14.3 mi) 98584 Shelton (15.9 mi) 98579 Rochester (17.4 mi) 98504 Olympia (17.5 mi) 98599 Olympia (17.6 mi) 98501 Olympia (19.3 mi) 98506 Olympia (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,144
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	35.51 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	47.0404
Longitude	-123.2728
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	45.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,144

Population

117

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$75,859

Median household income

$32,150

Per capita income

$330,200

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,346

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

140

158

5–9

168

142

10–14

151

15–19

20–24

331

25–34

352

240

35–44

256

190

45–54

202

152

55–59

162

148

60–64

158

245

65–74

260

136

75–84

144

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	949	22.9%
18 and over	3,195	77.1%
65 and over	866	20.9%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Black or African American 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 1.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,598	84.2%
Two or more races	263	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	131	3.1%
Black or African American	103	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	1.9%
Asian	78	1.8%
Other race	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$75,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$330,200
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	785	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	150	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	195	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	311	21.6%
Households with children under 18	418	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	588	40.8%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	21.7%
Married	58.8%	54.2%
Separated	2.0%	1.4%
Widowed	2.6%	8.1%
Divorced	17.2%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	7.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.3%
Elementary school	380	59.5%
High school	59	9.2%
College / grad school	150	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Public administration 15.4%

Construction 13.3%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Retail trade 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Other services 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	24.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 6.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	417	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	22.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,873	93.5%
Spanish	41	1.1%
Other Indo-European	30	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,997	96.5%
Born in same state	3,938	95.0%
Born in different state	2,804	67.7%
Foreign born	59	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	147	3.5%
Not a US citizen	73	49.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	620	15%
Italian	439	10.6%
Arab	279	6.7%
Polish	121	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.7%
German	28	0.7%
Dutch	10	0.2%
Irish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98557

What city is ZIP code 98557 in?

ZIP code 98557 is primarily assigned to Mccleary, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98557 in?

ZIP code 98557 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98557 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 98557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98557 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 98557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98557 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 98557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98557?

The median home value in ZIP code 98557 is $330,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 98557 in?

ZIP code 98557 observes the PST timezone.