City

South Bend, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pacific County  ·  Washington

👥1,848Population
💰$49,554Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$231,900Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.7%Hispanic: 17%Black: 3.3%Asian: 5.7%Other: 7.5%Race
White61.7%
Hispanic17.0%
Black3.3%
Asian5.7%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (2.8%)
HS Graduate319 (25.9%)
Some College226 (18.4%)
Associates196 (15.9%)
Bachelors136 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree318 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.7%Renter: 42.3%Tenure
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,554 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$231,900 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units901
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About South Bend, WA

South Bend is a city in Washington, located in Pacific County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,848 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, South Bend is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,554 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in South Bend is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month.

The population of South Bend is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (61.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98586 1,848 $49,554 $231,900 $942 10.7% 36.9% 57.7%