98541 ZIP Code
Elma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98541 |
| City/Town: | Elma |
| County: | Grays Harbor |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,004 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,271 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,173 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,532 |
| Median Home Value: | $287,400 |
| Land Area: | 195.6 sq miles
506.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.0609, -123.3898 |
Population Information (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,004 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,141 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,863 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 570 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 488 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 753 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 646 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 527 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 896 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,142 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,437 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 681 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 861 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,251 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 607 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 145 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $287,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $924 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,532 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,735 | 82.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 797 | 17.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,843 | 76.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 892 | 23.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,020 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 243 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 627 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,518 | 35.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,929 | 27.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 668 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 675 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 360 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98541 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,271 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,900 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,173 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,418 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,912 | 88.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 506 | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,732 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,583 | 66.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,023 | 26.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 306 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,428 | 84.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 90 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 15 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 553 | 5.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 889 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,013 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,325 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,141 | 11.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98541 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 262 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 252 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 267 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 280 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 453 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 622 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 530 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 570 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 311 | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 188 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98541 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,847 | 72.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 337 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 67 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 399 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98541 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 365 | 9.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 188 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 485 | 12.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 5 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 505 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 252 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 116 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 266 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 905 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 125 | 3.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 243 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 445 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,556 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,621 | 66.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,666 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 446 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98541 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,612 | 69.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,535 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,064 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 221 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 124 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 684 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98541 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,755 | 60.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 55 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 59 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 69 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 96 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 56 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 111 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,291 | 28.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 40 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98541 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 393 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 406 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 798 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 653 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,159 | 25.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 323 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 169 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 146 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 457 | 10.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98541 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 40 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 600 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,273 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,951 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 518 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 150 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98541 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 275 | 7.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 253 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,284 | 61.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 73 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 719 | 19.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 91 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98541 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 110 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,027 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,209 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,389 | 37.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98541 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 262 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 197 | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 112 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 308 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 588 | 20.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,011 | 35.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 301 | 10.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98541 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $530 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $924 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,735 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,919 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 659 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 802 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 676 | 18.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,080 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,343 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98541 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,249 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,356 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,162 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 98 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 598 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 959 | 22.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98541 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,065 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 89 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 137 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 949 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 572 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 318 | 15.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,851 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 946 | 12.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,002 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,819 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 841 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 920 | 50.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98541 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,542 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,338 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 624 | 46.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 711 | 53.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 169 | 12.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,434 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 120 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 570 | 475.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 570 | 475.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 570 | 475.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 31.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 30.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 473 | 394.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98541 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,434 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,290 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,144 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,002 | 10.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 79 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 56 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98541 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,735 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,518 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Elma, WA98541