98563 ZIP Code — Montesano, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98563 is located in Montesano, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 414.70 square miles and serves a population of 7,611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98563

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 $289,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,490. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% 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%.

Overall, ZIP code 98563 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,611

population

414.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montesano	Acceptable
Montesano	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98575 Quinault (3.3 mi) 98552 Humptulips (8.4 mi) 98526 Amanda Park (11.1 mi) 98560 Matlock (16.8 mi) 98520 Aberdeen (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,611
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	414.70 sq mi
Water area	5.84 sq mi
Latitude	47.3717
Longitude	-123.7635
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	43.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,611

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$68,490

Median household income

$38,870

Per capita income

$289,000

Median home value

$1,103

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

2,695

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

216

Under 5

201

228

5–9

211

193

10–14

179

216

15–19

200

106

20–24

477

25–34

442

390

35–44

362

435

45–54

403

292

55–59

271

208

60–64

192

674

65–74

625

420

75–84

390

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,547	20.3%
18 and over	6,064	79.7%
65 and over	2,290	30.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,123	92%
Two or more races	399	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	130	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.6%
Asian	22	0.3%
Black or African American	9	0.1%
Other race	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$68,490

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 37.9%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,000
Median rent / month	$1,103
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.7%
Electricity	78.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,752	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	86	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	622	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	727	22.8%
Households with children under 18	720	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,525	47.9%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	18.3%
Married	57.6%	57.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.2%
Widowed	2.8%	11.5%
Divorced	14.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	1.0%
Kindergarten	88	6.3%
Elementary school	711	51.1%
High school	422	30.3%
College / grad school	156	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Public administration 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Professional & management 8.3%

Retail trade 7.7%

Other services 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Construction 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.7%
Government	38.4%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	671	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,194	94.5%
Spanish	22	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,440	97.8%
Born in same state	7,366	96.8%
Born in different state	5,044	66.3%
Foreign born	74	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	171	2.2%
Not a US citizen	112	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,139	15%
Italian	872	11.5%
Arab	445	5.8%
Polish	275	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	108	1.4%
German	62	0.8%
Dutch	50	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98563

What city is ZIP code 98563 in?

ZIP code 98563 is primarily assigned to Montesano, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98563 in?

ZIP code 98563 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98563 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 98563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98563 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 98563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98563 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 98563 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98563?

ZIP code 98563 has an estimated population of 7,611 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98563 in?

ZIP code 98563 observes the PST timezone.