Zip code 98528: Belfair, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98528?

98528 is assigned to Belfair, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98528 in?

98528 is in Mason County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98528?

About 11,940 people live in 98528, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98528?

The median household income in 98528 is $91,058.

Q: What zip codes are near 98528?

The closest zip codes to 98528 are 98524, 98588, 98546, 98329, 98555.

Residential delivery areaMason CountyPacific Time

Population

11,940

Median household income

$91K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$430K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,216/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

72 sq mi

165 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98528

98528 is a small-town zip code in Belfair, Washington (Mason County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 11,940 people live here, or 165 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $91,058 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $430,200, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,216 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.

How 98528 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans20.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%24th of 571 in WA
Government workers36.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%48th of 570 in WA
Average commute36 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min66th of 546 in WA
Housing vacancy18%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%114th of 563 in WA
Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%187th of 571 in WA
Self-employed workers13.3%
84th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%151st of 570 in WA
Median earnings per worker$65,219
83rd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959134th of 566 in WA
Homeownership rate80.6%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%195th of 563 in WA
Tech workers4.9%
78th
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%133rd of 570 in WA
Unemployment rate6.5%
74th
U.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%145th of 570 in WA
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3245th of 571 in WA
Residents under 1824.1%
68th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%160th of 571 in WA
Median home value$430,200
66th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600294th of 536 in WA
Median household income$91,058
63rd
U.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141233rd of 541 in WA
Broadband access93.2%
59th
U.S. 91% · WA 93.6%257th of 563 in WA
Per capita income$40,673
51st
U.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744312th of 570 in WA
Uninsured rate6.4%
46th
U.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%233rd of 567 in WA
Foreign-born residents7.1%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%286th of 571 in WA
Median gross rent$1,216
37th
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760289th of 475 in WA
Diversity index39.9
36th
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5283rd of 571 in WA
Poverty rate7.9%
31st
U.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%356th of 563 in WA
Work from home8%
22nd
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%435th of 570 in WA
Population density165/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi282nd of 571 in WA
Population11,940
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116220th of 571 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.1%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%425th of 571 in WA
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%392nd of 570 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.374
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469440th of 560 in WA
Rent-burdened renters30.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%429th of 541 in WA

Measure	98528	Mason	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Veterans	20.2%	13.7%	7.8%	6.2%	99th	24th of 571
Government workers	36.5%	27.6%	16%	14.5%	99th	48th of 570
Average commuteWeakness	36 min	36.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	93rd	66th of 546
Housing vacancy	18%	23.8%	7.3%	10.1%	91st	114th of 563
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	24.2%	16.6%	17.2%	88th	187th of 571
Self-employed workers	13.3%	12.5%	9.6%	10%	84th	151st of 570
Median earnings per workerStrength	$65,219	$55,276	$59,959	$49,666	83rd	134th of 566
Homeownership rateStrength	80.6%	82.3%	63.8%	65.2%	80th	195th of 563
Tech workers	4.9%	3.9%	6.7%	3.8%	78th	133rd of 570
Unemployment rate	6.5%	6.6%	5.1%	5.2%	74th	145th of 570
Median age	42.2	44.7	38.3	38.9	73rd	245th of 571
Residents under 18	24.1%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	68th	160th of 571
Median home value	$430,200	$411,800	$564,600	$332,700	66th	294th of 536
Median household income	$91,058	$83,270	$98,141	$80,734	63rd	233rd of 541
Broadband access	93.2%	91.9%	93.6%	91%	59th	257th of 563
Per capita income	$40,673	$39,551	$53,744	$44,673	51st	312th of 570
Uninsured rate	6.4%	6.7%	6.3%	8.4%	46th	233rd of 567
Foreign-born residents	7.1%	7%	15.4%	14.1%	39th	286th of 571
Median gross rent	$1,216	$1,285	$1,760	$1,413	37th	289th of 475
Diversity index	39.9	41.6	56.5	61.4	36th	283rd of 571
Poverty rate	7.9%	12.3%	9.9%	12.5%	31st	356th of 563
Work from home	8%	14.5%	19.8%	15.1%	22nd	435th of 570
Population density	165/sq mi	71/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	282nd of 571
Population	11,940	67,982	7,816,116	334,922,499	18th	220th of 571
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.1%	21.9%	39.6%	35.7%	18th	425th of 571
Healthcare workers	6.2%	7.6%	9.3%	9.7%	9th	392nd of 570
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.374	0.409	0.469	0.483	7th	440th of 560
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	30.9%	46.6%	49.9%	51.1%	5th	429th of 541

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

24.1%

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White77%
Black2%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

39.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 4,412
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 70.4%
Married couples: 56.9%
Living alone: 21.9%
Veterans (of adults): 20.2%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

98528

$91,058

Mason Co.

$83,270

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,673

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.374

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98528

$430,200

Mason Co.

$411,800

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98528

$1,216

Mason Co.

$1,285

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,379
Owner-occupied: 80.6%
Vacant: 18%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 30.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.5%
Home value to income: 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

0.9%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

20–29

15%

30–44

26%

45–59

25%

60+

15%

Average commute

36 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Management

15%

Office and admin

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Public administration

13%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Admin, support and management

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$65,219

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

36.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98528	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$90,429	$74,888
Service	$35,917	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,188	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$75,714	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,446	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

27%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
Households with broadband: 93.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.4%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 6.4%
Limited-English households: 1.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Belfair
State: Washington
County: Mason County
Center point: 47.4472° N, 122.8962° W
Land area: 72 sq mi
Water area: 13 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Belfair (unincorporated)10% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 98528

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98524	Allyn, WA	6.2 mi	4,300	$99,483	$526,800
98588	Tahuya, WA	6.4 mi	2,114	$61,975	$336,300
98546	Grapeview, WA	8.7 mi	2,430	$97,159	$494,500
98329	Gig Harbor, WA	9.3 mi	11,552	$110,316	$518,700
98555	Lilliwaup, WA	9.8 mi	324	—	$462,500
98394	Vaughn, WA	10 mi	892	—	$572,400
98312	Bremerton, WA	10 mi	36,307	$90,449	$473,100
98380	Seabeck, WA	11 mi	5,471	$125,229	$578,900
98367	Port Orchard, WA	11 mi	31,756	$115,482	$565,100
98592	Union, WA	12 mi	2,059	$138,370	$558,400
98322	Burley, WA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
98395	Wauna, WA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 98528

What city is zip code 98528?

98528 is assigned to Belfair, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98528 in?

98528 is in Mason County, Washington.

What is the population of 98528?

About 11,940 people live in 98528, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98528 in?

98528 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98528?

The median household income in 98528 is $91,058.

What zip codes are near 98528?

The closest zip codes to 98528 are 98524, 98588, 98546, 98329, 98555.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98528, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.