98588 ZIP Code — Tahuya, WA

Mason County, Washington

ZIP code 98588 is located in Tahuya, Washington, within Mason County. It covers approximately 44.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98588

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $260,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,122) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 98588 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.

1,564

population

44.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98588 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98588

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98588. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tahuya	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98528 Belfair (4.1 mi) 98592 Union (8.7 mi) 98524 Allyn (8.8 mi) 98546 Grapeview (9.4 mi) 98380 Seabeck (9.6 mi) 98548 Hoodsport (9.6 mi) 98555 Lilliwaup (10 mi) 98394 Vaughn (13.9 mi) 98584 Shelton (14.7 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (14.8 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (14.8 mi) 98312 Bremerton (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,564
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	44.96 sq mi
Water area	10.69 sq mi
Latitude	47.4466
Longitude	-123.0136
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	43.2%	39.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	22.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	3.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,564

Population

People per sq mi

61.7

Median age

$56,122

Median household income

$48,398

Per capita income

$260,900

Median home value

$1,542

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,374

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

148

60–64

127

273

65–74

234

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	4.5%
18 and over	1,494	95.5%
65 and over	627	40.1%
Median age	61.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Two or more races 8.9%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,374	87%
Two or more races	141	8.9%
Black or African American	36	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1%
Asian	13	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	39.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	22.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	3.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$56,122

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 23.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,900
Median rent / month	$1,542
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	46.1%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	24.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	21.9%
2 bedrooms	39.8%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	381	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	182	23.5%
Male householder, no spouse	104	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	107	13.8%
Households with children under 18	66	8.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	407	52.6%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	12.4%
Married	53.0%	55.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	11.3%
Divorced	11.7%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	11.1%
High school	10	7.9%
College / grad school	102	81.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Retail trade 6.9%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	32.7%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	1.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	4.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.4

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 60.0%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,518	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,515	96.9%
Born in same state	1,485	94.9%
Born in different state	823	52.6%
Foreign born	30	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	49	3.1%
Not a US citizen	9	18.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	244	15.6%
German	148	9.5%
Italian	121	7.7%
Polish	97	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	4%
Dutch	38	2.4%
English	17	1.1%
Irish	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98588

What city is ZIP code 98588 in?

ZIP code 98588 is primarily assigned to Tahuya, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98588 in?

ZIP code 98588 falls within Mason County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98588 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 98588 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98588 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 98588 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 98588 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 98588 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98588?

16% of residents in ZIP code 98588 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 98588 in?

ZIP code 98588 observes the PST timezone.