| ZIP Code | 98640 |
|---|---|
| City | Ocean Park |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pacific County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 16 ft |
| Latitude | 46.631904 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -124.042597 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.8 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.82 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 862 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 765 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 902 (21%) |
| Bachelors | 543 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,183 (27.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,753 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $976/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,991 |
| Vacant Units | 2,184 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,991 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,184 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
ZIP code 98640 is located in Ocean Park, Washington, within Pacific County. With a population of 5,107, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.8 years. Economically, 98640 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,753 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98640 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $297,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $976 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 98640 is primarily White (87.64%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98640 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 98640 in Ocean Park, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,107 residents, a median household income of $56,753, and a median home value of $297,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.