98568 ZIP Code — Oakville, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98568 is located in Oakville, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 171.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,938. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 98568 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,643

population

171.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakville	Acceptable
Oakville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98579 Rochester (8.8 mi) 98557 Mccleary (11.8 mi) 98537 Cosmopolis (12.8 mi) 98512 Olympia (13.2 mi) 98541 Elma (13.6 mi) 98531 Centralia (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,643
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	171.15 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	46.8714
Longitude	-123.3128
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	38.1%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,643

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$73,938

Median household income

$31,485

Per capita income

$330,000

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

923

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

158

25–34

184

140

35–44

164

153

45–54

179

55–59

108

154

60–64

180

132

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	489	18.5%
18 and over	2,154	81.5%
65 and over	480	18.2%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 15.6%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,856	65.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	444	15.6%
Two or more races	259	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	205	7.2%
Other race	32	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	27	0.9%
Black or African American	14	0.5%
Asian	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$73,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 35.9%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$330,000
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	25.5%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.1%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	32.6%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	88	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	147	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	277	26.7%
Households with children under 18	305	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	35.2%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	29.5%
Married	52.6%	43.1%
Separated	0.3%	3.0%
Widowed	3.6%	8.8%
Divorced	11.0%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.8%
Kindergarten	16	3.6%
Elementary school	261	58.7%
High school	95	21.3%
College / grad school	56	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 15.8%

Retail trade 13.8%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Other services 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 37.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	30.1%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	286	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,544	96.3%
Spanish	21	0.8%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,601	98.4%
Born in same state	2,599	98.3%
Born in different state	1,762	66.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.6%
Not a US citizen	25	59.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	404	15.3%
French	185	7%
Polish	140	5.3%
Arab	35	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.8%
German	8	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98568

What city is ZIP code 98568 in?

ZIP code 98568 is primarily assigned to Oakville, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98568 in?

ZIP code 98568 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98568?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98568?

17% of residents in ZIP code 98568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98568 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 98568 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 98568 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 98568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 98568 in?

ZIP code 98568 observes the PST timezone.