City

Bay Center, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pacific County  ·  Washington

👥321Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$433,900Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 7.8%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
43%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate22 (9.6%)
Some College17 (7.5%)
Associates85 (37.3%)
Bachelors15 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree89 (39%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.6%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 37.3%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 39%Edu
HS Grad9.6%
Some College7.5%
Associates37.3%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate39.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$433,900 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units246
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
5%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Bay Center, WA

Bay Center is a city in Washington, located in Pacific County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 321 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Bay Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bay Center is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $433,900, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bay Center is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.79%).

Bay Center, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Bay Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98527 321 $63,125 $433,900 0.0% 45.6% 92.3%