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Pacific County
Naselle, WA
98638
98638 ZIP Code — Naselle, WA
Pacific County, Washington
ZIP code 98638 is located in
Naselle ,
Washington ,
within Pacific County .
It covers approximately 170.14 square miles and serves a population of
1,561 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 360/564 .
About ZIP code 98638
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($57,072) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 98638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,561
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
170.14 sq mi
Water area
13.21 sq mi
Latitude
46.3879
Longitude
-123.6643
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
360/564
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.6%
48.5%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
32.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
18.9%
17.3%
27.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.0%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$57,072
Median household income
$279,200
Median home value
$1,084
Median monthly rent
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 352 22.5% 18 and over 1,209 77.5% 65 and over 316 20.2% Median age 39.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.4%
Group Count % White 1,358 80.9% Hispanic or Latino 118 7% Other race 84 5% Two or more races 67 4% Asian 29 1.7% Black or African American 23 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.6%
48.5%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
32.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
18.9%
17.3%
27.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.0%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 10.4% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 5.4% $50k–$75k 31.0% $75k–$100k 12.9% $100k–$150k 19.3% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $57,072
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $279,200 Median rent / month $1,084 Owner occupied 83.7% Renter occupied 16.3% Vacant 10.2% Single-family detached 86.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 9.9% 1990–1999 9.2% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 13.3% 1960–1969 9.2% 1950–1959 18.5% 1940–1949 11.0% 1939 or earlier 13.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.7% 2 bedrooms 31.4% 3 bedrooms 37.3% 4 bedrooms 5.9% 5+ bedrooms 8.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 16.0% 2 vehicles 38.0% 3 or more 42.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.3% Electricity 49.7% Propane / LP gas 4.8% Wood 43.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 261 43.1% Cohabiting couple 39 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 161 26.6% Female householder, no spouse 145 23.9% Households with children under 18 266 43.9% Households with seniors (65+) 258 42.6% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.5% 9.7% Married 35.1% 52.8% Separated 0.0% 2.8% Widowed 14.2% 9.7% Divorced 5.3% 25.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.5%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.8% Bachelor's or higher 19.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 3.9% Kindergarten 16 3.1% Elementary school 200 39.1% High school 174 34.0% College / grad school 102 19.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Transportation & utilities
18.0%
Public administration
10.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Professional & management
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 17.2% Sales & office 29.0% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 9.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.5% Government 23.7% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.5% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.8% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 45.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.4% Retirement income 30.5% Supplemental Security 14.9% Cash public assistance 13.9% Food stamps / SNAP 13.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 20.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 26.3% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 62.1% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.4% 65 and over 37.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.3% Public insurance 51.8% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 3.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,516 97.1% Spanish 62 4.1% Other Indo-European 33 2.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 29 1.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,500 96.1% Born in same state 1,463 93.7% Born in different state 513 32.9% Foreign born 37 2.4% Naturalized citizen 61 3.9% Not a US citizen 12 19.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 119 7.6% Polish 72 4.6% French 33 2.1%
Ancestry Count % English 30 1.9% Arab 22 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 95.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98638
What city is ZIP code 98638 in?
ZIP code 98638 is primarily assigned to Naselle, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98638 in?
ZIP code 98638 falls within Pacific County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98638 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 98638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 98638 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 98638 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 98638?
ZIP code 98638 has an estimated population of 1,561 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98638?
The median household income in ZIP code 98638 is $57,072, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98638 in?
ZIP code 98638 observes the PST timezone.
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