| ZIP Code | 98520 |
|---|---|
| City | Aberdeen |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Grays Harbor County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 421 ft |
| Latitude | 46.988577 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.828523 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 60% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 281 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,363 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 3,684 (23.2%) |
| Associates | 2,402 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,807 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,373 (14.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,744 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,000 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,034/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,333 |
| Vacant Units | 852 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,333 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 852 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 98520 is located in Aberdeen, Washington, within Grays Harbor County. With a population of 25,072, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 98520 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,744 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98520 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $237,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,034 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 98520 is majority White (69.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98520 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 98520 in Aberdeen, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,072 residents, a median household income of $59,744, and a median home value of $237,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.