City

Shelton, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Washington

👥40,036Population
💰$73,149Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$365,200Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 8.2%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic14.7%
Black0.7%
Asian0.7%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma607 (2.3%)
HS Graduate7,262 (27.3%)
Some College4,822 (18.1%)
Associates5,052 (19%)
Bachelors2,968 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree5,914 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,149 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$365,200 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,250/mo
Total Housing Units17,402
Vacant Units2,889

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Shelton, WA

Shelton is a city in Washington, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 40,036 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Shelton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,149 is near the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shelton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelton is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98584 40,036 $73,149 $365,200 $1,250 6.3% 33.4% 77.1%