Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 609 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,730 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 10,106 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 9,199 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 6,939 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,937 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,906 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,109 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,002/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 38,261 |
| Vacant Units | 7,287 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Grays Harbor County is located in Washington and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 21 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 78,681 residents. With a median age of 43.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Grays Harbor County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,905 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Grays Harbor County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $279,109 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,002. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Grays Harbor County are primarily White (77.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Grays Harbor County, WA is a solidly middle-class area in Washington. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98520 | Aberdeen | 25,072 | $59,744 | $237,000 | $1,034 | 7.8% | 26.3% |
| 98526 | Amanda Park | 176 | $43,571 | $65,700 | $1,098 | 11.4% | 48.3% |
| 98535 | Copalis Beach | 598 | $63,359 | $262,300 | — | 4.8% | 38.5% |
| 98537 | Cosmopolis | 2,902 | $74,421 | $301,400 | $947 | 9.7% | 36.3% |
| 98541 | Elma | 10,285 | $64,659 | $338,000 | $928 | 9.6% | 29.2% |
| 98547 | Grayland | 1,206 | $41,193 | $192,800 | $591 | 19.6% | 39.5% |
| 98550 | Hoquiam | 12,274 | $56,920 | $212,400 | $1,003 | 7.6% | 32.0% |
| 98557 | Mccleary | 3,949 | $78,023 | $351,000 | $900 | 6.5% | 30.9% |
| 98562 | Moclips | 98 | $35,802 | — | — | 0.0% | 18.3% |
| 98563 | Montesano | 7,630 | $77,857 | $315,200 | $1,118 | 2.7% | 36.2% |
| 98566 | Neilton | 281 | $55,250 | $128,300 | — | 0.0% | 14.5% |
| 98568 | Oakville | 2,956 | $80,804 | $409,800 | $925 | 4.5% | 27.2% |
| 98569 | Ocean Shores | 7,187 | $62,772 | $373,900 | $1,177 | 4.5% | 41.0% |
| 98575 | Quinault | 133 | $79,375 | $255,000 | — | 6.4% | 49.1% |
| 98583 | Satsop | 109 | $49,375 | — | — | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| 98587 | Taholah | 947 | $48,333 | $107,600 | $702 | 6.6% | 12.6% |
| 98595 | Westport | 2,591 | $63,359 | $254,800 | $752 | 1.2% | 41.6% |