98569 ZIP Code — Ocean Shores, WA

Grays Harbor County, Washington

ZIP code 98569 is located in Ocean Shores, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. It covers approximately 13.25 square miles and serves a population of 6,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98569

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,390. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 98569 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,945

population

13.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ocean Shores	Acceptable
Ocean Shores	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98535 Copalis Beach (5.7 mi) 98595 Westport (9.3 mi) 98536 Copalis Crossing (10 mi) 98550 Hoquiam (10.6 mi) 98520 Aberdeen (14.7 mi) 98547 Grayland (18.4 mi) 98590 Tokeland (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,945
Population density	524 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	13.25 sq mi
Water area	19.32 sq mi
Latitude	47.0120
Longitude	-124.1432
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	52.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,945

Population

524

People per sq mi

62.0

Median age

$54,390

Median household income

$33,341

Per capita income

$299,200

Median home value

$1,179

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

4,876

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

239

25–34

256

202

35–44

215

456

45–54

488

225

55–59

241

586

60–64

627

1,009

65–74

1,078

309

75–84

331

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	427	6.1%
18 and over	6,518	93.9%
65 and over	2,820	40.6%
Median age	62.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Asian 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,080	85.8%
Two or more races	315	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	259	3.7%
Asian	175	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	142	2%
Other race	97	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	49.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	15.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$54,390

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.1%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 42.0%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,200
Median rent / month	$1,179
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.7%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	29.4%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	80.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,872	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	257	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	641	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	861	23.7%
Households with children under 18	333	9.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,949	53.7%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	12.5%
Married	60.4%	59.1%
Separated	1.2%	3.0%
Widowed	5.8%	11.9%
Divorced	13.7%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	8.0%
Kindergarten	20	5.0%
Elementary school	167	42.0%
High school	24	6.0%
College / grad school	155	38.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.4%

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 1.2%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	31.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.2%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 16.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	47.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	42.5%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,116	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	62.6%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,760	97.3%
Spanish	214	3.2%
Other Indo-European	100	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	114	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,530	94.0%
Born in same state	6,355	91.5%
Born in different state	2,985	43.0%
Foreign born	175	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	415	6.0%
Not a US citizen	314	75.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,511	21.8%
French	796	11.5%
Polish	639	9.2%
English	240	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	154	2.2%
Arab	124	1.8%
Dutch	71	1%
Irish	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98569

What city is ZIP code 98569 in?

ZIP code 98569 is primarily assigned to Ocean Shores, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98569 in?

ZIP code 98569 falls within Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98569 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 98569 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98569 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 98569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98569 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 98569 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 98569 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 98569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 98569 in?

ZIP code 98569 observes the PST timezone.