City

Ocean Shores, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grays Harbor County  ·  Washington

👥7,187Population
💰$62,772Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂63.8Median Age
🏠$373,900Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 4.5%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian2.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
3%
25–44
11%
45–64
34%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
HS Graduate1,648 (26.9%)
Some College1,110 (18.1%)
Associates862 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,128 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree1,383 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad26.9%
Some College18.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,772 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$373,900 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,177/mo
Total Housing Units5,884
Vacant Units2,149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Ocean Shores, WA

Ocean Shores is a city in Washington, located in Grays Harbor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,187 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.8 years.

Economically, Ocean Shores is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,772 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean Shores is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $373,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,177 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean Shores is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocean Shores
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98569 7,187 $62,772 $373,900 $1,177 4.5% 41.0% 83.0%