ZIP Code 98592 in Union, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Union, Washington
County:Mason County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:56:36 PM
Population:2,090 [See All]
Area Codes:360 / 564
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.3275, -123.0721
Land Area:17.678 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98592 has 2,090 residents and 964 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 60.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (86.3%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,090Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,666Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,961Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:118.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$111,000Source: Census ACS
Households:964Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$520,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.16Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,8011,7201,6221,5111,4551,3131,2791,5701,8391,7401,5431,8481,666
Decennial Census1,764------------------2,090------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 60.3

Male Median Age: 61

Female Median Age: 59.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male172954444630364024575076110131127855531
Female3626463238215446363061105118128130723831
Total5355100768451908660871111812282592571579362
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,80487.53%
Black:110.53%
Hispanic:*1235.97%
Asian:321.55%
American Indian:472.28%
Hawaiian:50.24%
Other:391.89%
Total:2,061100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,04249.86%61.0 years
Females:1,04850.14%59.7 years
Total:2,090100%60.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,64398.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:231.38%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:01.38%
Total Population:1,666100%
Total Native Population:1,64398.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:231.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $111,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $49,718 (81.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,594. Family households earn a median of $119,615 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $119,615). By gender, male median income is $90,536 and female is $60,526, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $30,010 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 40.2%, which is markedly below the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$61,282$62,375$63,363$64,524$63,313$54,882$59,079$65,231$61,406$68,371$75,574$92,813$111,000
Median Family Income$68,064$69,866$70,089$73,816$69,385$64,107$71,287$69,757$65,417$69,238$81,219$100,408$119,615
Median NonFamily Income$28,125$24,573$23,333$21,316$23,786$26,122$29,408$35,481$35,458$56,000$59,375$0$0
Median Male Income$69,045$50,313$47,264$72,798$0$49,050$32,178$0$32,337$32,647$65,739$87,592$90,536
Median Female Income$50,591$37,275$37,152$46,563$0$0$50,506$48,309$50,451$39,297$39,426$49,917$60,526
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:63940.16%
Unemployed:10.06%
Not In Labor Force:95159.77%
Total:1,591100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:35555.56%
Service:345.32%
Sales and Office:9514.87%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:639.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9214.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:639100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $520,900, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $221,600 (74.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $242,400. The median gross rent is $3,501, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $2,568 (275.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,501. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.42% (62.23% with a mortgage, 37.77% free-and-clear) and renters 18.58% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.59%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.42%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$299,300$304,800$299,100$307,100$297,400$303,800$278,500$307,600$278,500$279,300$270,600$394,900$520,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1410.07%
$1,000 to $1,499:2014.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:10575.54%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:139100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$933$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$3,501
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):37950.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):23030.75%
Renter Occupied:13918.58%
Total Occupied Housing Units:748100%

Occupied Housing Units:74878.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):20621.59%
Total Housing Units:954100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:84888.89%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:10611.11%
Total Housing Units:954100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 45.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 99.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 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 high school (84.85%). 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:120.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):24016.06%
Some college, no degree:43529.12%
Associate's degree:1218.10%
Bachelor's degree:38025.44%
Graduate or professional degree:30620.48%
Total:1,494100%
High school or higher:1,48299.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher:68645.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,34260.67%
Public Insurance:87039.33%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:2,212100%
Has Health Insurance:2,212100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%2.5%2.7%2.9%2.3%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1515.15%
High school (grades 9-12):8484.85%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:99100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):99100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98592 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 38 business establishments, employing about 432 people with an annual payroll of $20,656,000. USPS data shows 908 residential mailboxes and 14 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:908Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:14Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,527Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:797Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:38Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,165,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$20,656,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:432Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98592 is located in Mason County, Washington, within the Shelton, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43220) and Washington's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 66,968 people, about 3.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 98592. It covers 17.678 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.926 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Shelton, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:43220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:66,968Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:17.678 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.926 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6902.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5373255Source: Census
Place Name:Union CDP; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98593 | | 98591

Schools in ZIP Code 98592


We could not locate which school district 98592 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.

Hood Canal Elementary School 111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
District: Hood Canal School DistrictNearby
Pioneer Middle School 50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
District: Pioneer School DistrictNearby
Pioneer Virtual Academy 110 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
District: Pioneer School DistrictNearby
Pioneer Elementary School 110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
District: Pioneer School DistrictNearby
Shelton High School 3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
District: Shelton School DistrictNearby
Shelton Valley Christian School 201 W Shelton Valley Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
District: Private SchoolNearby
Olympia Christian School 1215 Ethel St
Olympia, WA 98502
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gospel Outreach Christian School 1925 S Bay Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98592


The Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Pkwy Nw
Olympia, WA 98505-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Fosbre Academy Of Hair Design 2703 Capital Mall Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98502-1018
Type: Post Secondary
South Puget Sound Community College 2011 Mottman Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Martin's University 5000 Abbey Way Se
Lacey, WA 98503-7500
Type: Post Secondary
Pierce College District 9401 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
Type: Post Secondary
Faith International University 3504 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407-0186
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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