98586 ZIP Code — South Bend, WA

Pacific County, Washington

ZIP code 98586 is located in South Bend, Washington, within Pacific County. It covers approximately 127.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98586

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $47,685. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 98586 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,924

population

127.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98586 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98586

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Bend	Acceptable
South Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98577 Raymond (8.8 mi) 98640 Ocean Park (12.4 mi) 98638 Naselle (14.6 mi) 98590 Tokeland (14.7 mi) 98547 Grayland (17 mi) 98631 Long Beach (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,924
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	127.50 sq mi
Water area	59.88 sq mi
Latitude	46.5796
Longitude	-123.7932
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	55.3%	48.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,924

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$47,685

Median household income

$26,364

Per capita income

$222,400

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

58.5%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

190

35–44

147

45–54

55–59

111

60–64

167

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	378	19.6%
18 and over	1,546	80.4%
65 and over	465	24.2%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.7%

Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

Other race 12.4%

Two or more races 11%

Asian 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,178	51.7%
Hispanic or Latino	353	15.5%
Other race	283	12.4%
Two or more races	251	11%
Asian	97	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	2.6%
Black or African American	55	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	48.5%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	10.6%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$47,685

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 34.6%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,400
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	58.5%
Renter occupied	41.5%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	109	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	198	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	210	26.9%
Households with children under 18	232	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	41.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	23.8%
Married	37.6%	38.2%
Separated	3.1%	0.8%
Widowed	3.7%	10.8%
Divorced	19.4%	26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	8.7%
Kindergarten	22	6.1%
Elementary school	202	56.4%
High school	82	22.9%
College / grad school	21	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Public administration 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Wholesale trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Education & healthcare 5.9%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Construction 2.8%

Information 2.8%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	19.9%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	24.9%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,851	96.2%
Spanish	169	9.1%
Other Indo-European	159	8.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,665	86.5%
Born in same state	1,651	85.8%
Born in different state	1,019	53.0%
Foreign born	14	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	259	13.5%
Not a US citizen	111	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	236	12.3%
Italian	217	11.3%
Polish	102	5.3%
English	26	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	1.1%
German	11	0.6%
Arab	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98586

What city is ZIP code 98586 in?

ZIP code 98586 is primarily assigned to South Bend, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98586 in?

ZIP code 98586 falls within Pacific County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98586 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 98586 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98586?

27% of residents in ZIP code 98586 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98586 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 98586 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98586?

ZIP code 98586 has an estimated population of 1,924 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98586 in?

ZIP code 98586 observes the PST timezone.