City

Montesano, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grays Harbor County  ·  Washington

👥7,630Population
💰$77,857Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$315,200Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,525 (27.2%)
Some College1,026 (18.3%)
Associates1,012 (18%)
Bachelors692 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,341 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College18.3%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,857 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$315,200 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units3,657
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Montesano, WA

Montesano is a city in Washington, located in Grays Harbor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,630 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Montesano is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,857 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Montesano is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $315,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montesano is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.37%).

Montesano, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Montesano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98563 7,630 $77,857 $315,200 $1,118 2.7% 36.2% 76.4%