County

Grays Harbor County, WA

21 ZIP codes  ·  21 cities  ·  Washington

👥78,681Population
💰$63,906Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$279,109Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.7%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White77.7%
Hispanic10.6%
Black1.9%
Asian1.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma609 (1.1%)
HS Graduate16,730 (31.3%)
Some College10,106 (18.9%)
Associates9,199 (17.2%)
Bachelors6,939 (13%)
Graduate Degree9,937 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College18.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,906 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$279,109 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,002/mo
Total Housing Units38,261
Vacant Units7,287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Grays Harbor County, WA

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 Codes in Grays Harbor County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%