ZIP Code 98638 Demographics

Pacific County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98638 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,561

↓ 93.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,072

↓ 3.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$279,200

↑ +10.7% vs county

Median Age

39.3 yrs

↑ 28.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 29.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98638 compares to Pacific County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98638 $57k Pacific $59k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98638 $279k Pacific $252k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,084

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98638 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$279,200
Down Payment (20%)$55,840
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,772P&I: $1412 | Tax: $279 | Ins: $81
Rent (Local Median)
$1,084
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $688/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98638, sorted by distance.

98643 8.7 mi away wahkiakum county 98621 9.3 mi away wahkiakum county 98647 15.5 mi away wahkiakum county 97103 17.9 mi away clatsop county 98612 23.2 mi away wahkiakum county 97016 32.2 mi away columbia county 98632 34.4 mi away cowlitz county

About Pacific County

Pacific County is located in Washington and has a total population of 23,396. The county's median household income is $58,889 and median home value is $252,100. ZIP code 98638 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Pacific County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.