| City: | Oysterville, Washington |
| County: | Pacific County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:27 AM |
| Population: | 204 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.5648, -124.0315 |
| Land Area: | 6.151 sq mi |
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Oysterville sits at the northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County, Washington. This is a retirement and seasonal community where the median age is 64 years and 38% of homes stand vacant most of the year. With just 204 year-round residents in 104 households, Oysterville is one of Washington's smallest communities with its own ZIP code.
The Oysterville post office maintains 131 PO Boxes for 104 local households. That's a 1.26 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves some residents from surrounding areas in addition to the local population. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this 5.2 square mile coastal territory. Rural carrier service exists for a handful of addresses, but most residents rely on their PO Box.
Nearly everyone here owns their home. Of the 104 occupied housing units, 97 are owner-occupied and just 7 are rentals. Median home values sit at $362,500, and with 67 seasonal vacation properties among the 175 total housing units, Oysterville balances permanent retirees with summer visitors. The community has virtually no children (zero residents under 18) and minimal business activity (8 establishments employing 10 people).
Street names tell the story of a historic coastal settlement. Sandridge Road (29 delivery points) and Stackpole Road (25 delivery points) lead the count, followed by Douglas Drive (15 delivery points) and Oysterville Road itself (12 delivery points). The village also has School Street, Main Street, and Joy Street, along with numbered county roads like 318th Street and Territory Road that connect to the wider peninsula.
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Oysterville, WA 98641Street names reflect historic coastal village character with local family names (Stackpole) and geographic features (Sandridge), plus numbered county roads connecting to the peninsula.
ZIP Code 98641 has 204 residents and 104 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 64.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.4% male and 46.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.3%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 204Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 313Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 33.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $86,853Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 104Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $353,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 114 | 55 | 221 | 313 |
| Decennial Census | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 204 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 64
Male Median Age: 67.9
Female Median Age: 60.5
| 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 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 178 | 90.82% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 5.10% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.53% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.53% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.02% |
| Total: | 196 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 109 | 53.43% | 67.9 years |
| Females: | 95 | 46.57% | 60.5 years |
| Total: | 204 | 100% | 64.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 313 | 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: | 313 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 313 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $86,853, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,853. Family households earn a median of $87,284 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,284). 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 59.2%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (47.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,250 | $86,853 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85,714 | $0 | $86,250 | $87,284 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 121 | 50.42% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 8.75% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 98 | 40.83% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 43 | 35.54% |
| Service: | 58 | 47.93% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 16.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $353,100, which is higher than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $353,100. 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 100.00% (48.03% with a mortgage, 51.97% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.59%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $362,500 | $353,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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): | 61 | 48.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 66 | 51.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 73.41% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 46 | 26.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 173 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 105 | 60.69% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 68 | 39.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 173 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 93.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 84.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (65.75%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 29 | 12.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 92 | 38.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 25.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 3.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 43 | 17.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 211 | 87.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 51 | 21.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 291 | 52.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 263 | 47.47% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 554 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 554 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 48 | 65.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 34.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 98641 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $402,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 153Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $74,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $402,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98641 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 98641. It covers 6.151 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.036 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: | 6.151 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.036 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98641 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.