98566 ZIP Code — Neilton, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98566 is located in Neilton, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 27.83 square miles and serves a population of 282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98566

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 98566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

282

population

27.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neilton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	282
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	27.83 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	47.4131
Longitude	-123.8794
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

282

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

Median household income

$25,284

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

34.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

100

Housing units

3.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	29.8%
18 and over	198	70.2%
65 and over	67	23.8%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.1%

Hispanic or Latino 25.4%

Other race 25.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	178	47.1%
Hispanic or Latino	96	25.4%
Other race	96	25.4%
Two or more races	6	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.5%

Household income

Under $10k 21.5%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.5%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.6%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	55.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.3%
2 vehicles	61.3%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.1%
Wood	44.1%
No fuel used	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	21	22.6%
Male householder, no spouse	20	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	15	16.1%
Households with children under 18	31	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	55.9%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.0%	42.1%
Married	32.0%	43.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 26.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.2%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	6.8%
Elementary school	55	93.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.2%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.4%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 9.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	36.9%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 34.0%

Under 18 years 52.4%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	2.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.8%
Public insurance	66.0%
No insurance	23.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	257	91.1%
Spanish	52	20.2%
Other Indo-European	52	20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	230	81.6%
Born in same state	230	81.6%
Born in different state	182	64.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	18.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	15.2%
French	37	13.1%
English	20	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	5%
German	9	3.2%
Arab	5	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98566

What city is ZIP code 98566 in?

ZIP code 98566 is primarily assigned to Neilton, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98566 in?

ZIP code 98566 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98566?

34% of residents in ZIP code 98566 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 98566 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 98566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98566?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98566?

Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 98566 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 98566 in?

ZIP code 98566 observes the PST timezone.