| ZIP Code | 98592 |
|---|---|
| City | Union |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Mason County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 387 ft |
| Latitude | 47.33395 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.076235 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 1.1% ▼ 89% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.2% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.2% ▼ 97% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 208 (14.1%) |
| Some College | 144 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 323 (21.9%) |
| Bachelors | 121 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 679 (46%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,000 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $520,900 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 87% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo |
| Total Units | 954 |
| Vacant Units | 206 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 954 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 206 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 98592 is located in Union, Washington, within Mason County. With a population of 1,666, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.6 years. Economically, 98592 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,000 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98592 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $520,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 87% since 2019.
The population of 98592 is primarily White (92.80%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.1%. Household income has grown by 81% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98592 stands at 0.2%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 98592 in Union, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,666 residents, a median household income of $111,000, and a median home value of $520,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.