| City: | Bay Center, Washington |
| County: | Pacific County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:17:17 AM |
| Population: | 332 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.6202, -123.9544 |
| Land Area: | 9.772 sq mi |
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The community's median age of 56 is notably higher than national averages, reflecting its character as a retirement destination on Washington's Pacific coast. Most residents use rural route delivery for packages and larger items, but there's no city carrier service here. The 10 street delivery records cover addresses along E Main Street, School Street, and numbered streets like 1st and 2nd.
The handful of named streets includes E Main Street (which has 2 delivery records), plus single-record streets like Grove, Park, and the numbered 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets. W School Street rounds out the modest grid pattern typical of small coastal settlements.
The limited street infrastructure centers on E Main Street with a simple numbered grid (1st, 2nd, 3rd Streets) typical of small coastal settlements. The presence of Park and Grove Streets suggests deliberate community planning despite the town's small size.
ZIP Code 98527 has 332 residents and 125 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 56.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.0%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 332Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 273Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 34.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,659Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 125Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $490,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 236 | 179 | 157 | 204 | 217 | 248 | 315 | 299 | 285 | 227 | 237 | 244 | 321 | 273 |
| Decennial Census | 324 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 332 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56
Male Median Age: 57.3
Female Median Age: 54
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| Female | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 44 | 19 | 20 | 4 |
| White: | 219 | 64.04% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 50 | 14.62% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.46% |
| American Indian: | 34 | 9.94% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 33 | 9.65% |
| Total: | 342 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 170 | 51.20% | 57.3 years |
| Females: | 162 | 48.80% | 54.0 years |
| Total: | 332 | 100% | 56.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 273 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 273 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 273 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,659, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,065 (77.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,748. Family households earn a median of $59,489 versus $70,221 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,732). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (68.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,594 | $28,846 | $28,516 | $45,625 | $51,406 | $41,140 | $40,063 | $38,250 | $29,911 | $39,375 | $41,750 | $62,083 | $63,125 | $59,659 |
| Median Family Income | $38,750 | $32,813 | $37,361 | $73,452 | $73,958 | $53,333 | $43,984 | $44,492 | $43,966 | $45,682 | $70,313 | $77,411 | $59,489 | $59,489 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $25,313 | $3,929 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $13,750 | $14,917 | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $64,531 | $70,221 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,903 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 110 | 43.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 141 | 56.18% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 75 | 68.18% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 28.18% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 3.64% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 110 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $490,000, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $288,500 (143.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $400,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.21% (53.54% with a mortgage, 46.46% free-and-clear) and renters 3.79% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 40.27%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,500 | $205,600 | $213,400 | $270,000 | $286,700 | $0 | $0 | $114,300 | $89,500 | $116,700 | $140,100 | $345,800 | $433,900 | $490,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 68 | 51.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 44.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 3.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 132 | 59.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 89 | 40.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 221 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
In 2024, 47.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 12.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 1.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 3.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 94 | 37.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 8.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 69 | 27.49% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 50 | 19.92% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 243 | 96.81% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 119 | 47.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 161 | 48.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 173 | 51.80% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 334 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 334 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.8% | 17.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.2% | 6.8% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 98527 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 85 people with an annual payroll of $3,985,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 131Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $960,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,985,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 85Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98527 is located in Pacific County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98527. It covers 9.772 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.121 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 9.772 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.121 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9114.01 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5304615Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bay Center CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98527 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.