City

Elma, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grays Harbor County  ·  Washington

👥10,285Population
💰$64,659Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$338,000Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.3%Hispanic: 13.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White80.3%
Hispanic13.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma99 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,208 (34.2%)
Some College993 (15.4%)
Associates1,267 (19.6%)
Bachelors753 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,129 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,659 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$338,000 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units4,527
Vacant Units781

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Elma, WA

Elma is a city in Washington, located in Grays Harbor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,285 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Elma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,659 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Elma is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $338,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $928 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elma is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98541 10,285 $64,659 $338,000 $928 9.6% 29.2% 77.0%