Zip code 98555: Lilliwaup, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98555?

98555 is assigned to Lilliwaup, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98555 in?

98555 is in Mason County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98555?

About 324 people live in 98555, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 98555?

The closest zip codes to 98555 are 98548, 98588, 98528, 98380, 98320.

Residential delivery areaMason CountyPacific Time

Population

324

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$463K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

67.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 98555

98555 is a rural zip code in Lilliwaup, Washington (Mason County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 324 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 67.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $462,500. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and business and finance. 37% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 98555 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 324 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age67.2
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.36th of 571 in WA
Work from home62%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%1st of 570 in WA
Veterans22.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%19th of 571 in WA
Housing vacancy70.6%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%7th of 563 in WA
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%8th of 541 in WA
Residents 65 and older55.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%8th of 571 in WA
Self-employed workers36.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%13th of 570 in WA
Government workers36.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%47th of 570 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.504
90th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.46946th of 560 in WA
Per capita income$55,077
79th
U.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744127th of 570 in WA
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%103rd of 563 in WA
Median home value$462,500
71st
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600259th of 536 in WA
Homeownership rate76.4%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%260th of 563 in WA
Broadband access94%
66th
U.S. 91% · WA 93.6%225th of 563 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher36.3%
59th
U.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%179th of 571 in WA
Diversity index27.7
21st
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5416th of 571 in WA
Median earnings per worker$37,981
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959486th of 566 in WA
Population324
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116519th of 571 in WA
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi452nd of 571 in WA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%540th of 570 in WA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%549th of 567 in WA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%546th of 571 in WA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%557th of 571 in WA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%497th of 570 in WA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%545th of 570 in WA

Measure	98555	Mason	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Median age	67.2	44.7	38.3	38.9	99th	6th of 571
Work from home	62%	14.5%	19.8%	15.1%	99th	1st of 570
Veterans	22.2%	13.7%	7.8%	6.2%	99th	19th of 571
Housing vacancy	70.6%	23.8%	7.3%	10.1%	99th	7th of 563
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	46.6%	49.9%	51.1%	99th	8th of 541
Residents 65 and older	55.2%	24.2%	16.6%	17.2%	99th	8th of 571
Self-employed workers	36.7%	12.5%	9.6%	10%	99th	13th of 570
Government workers	36.7%	27.6%	16%	14.5%	99th	47th of 570
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.504	0.409	0.469	0.483	90th	46th of 560
Per capita income	$55,077	$39,551	$53,744	$44,673	79th	127th of 570
Poverty rate	16.7%	12.3%	9.9%	12.5%	75th	103rd of 563
Median home value	$462,500	$411,800	$564,600	$332,700	71st	259th of 536
Homeownership rate	76.4%	82.3%	63.8%	65.2%	70th	260th of 563
Broadband access	94%	91.9%	93.6%	91%	66th	225th of 563
Bachelor's degree or higher	36.3%	21.9%	39.6%	35.7%	59th	179th of 571
Diversity index	27.7	41.6	56.5	61.4	21st	416th of 571
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,981	$55,276	$59,959	$49,666	16th	486th of 566
Population	324	67,982	7,816,116	334,922,499	1st	519th of 571
Population density	12/sq mi	71/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	452nd of 571
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.6%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	540th of 570
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.7%	6.3%	8.4%	1st	549th of 567
Foreign-born residents	0%	7%	15.4%	14.1%	1st	546th of 571
Residents under 18	0%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	1st	557th of 571
Tech workers	0%	3.9%	6.7%	3.8%	1st	497th of 570
Healthcare workers	0%	7.6%	9.3%	9.7%	1st	545th of 570

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

35%

55–64

52%

65–74

75+

Median age

67.2

Under 18

65 and over

55.2%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

27.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 233
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 29.2%
Married couples: 29.2%
Living alone: 63.9%
Veterans (of adults): 22.2%
Male / female: 70% / 30%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

15%

Median household income

98555

—

Mason Co.

$83,270

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$55,077

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.504

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98555

$462,500

Mason Co.

$411,800

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98555

—

Mason Co.

$1,285

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 793
Owner-occupied: 76.4%
Vacant: 70.6%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

38%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

62%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

67%

20–29

33%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

24.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

39%

Sales

20%

Business and finance

16%

Food service

13%

Education

11%

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

25%

Retail

20%

Professional and technical services

16%

Manufacturing

14%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,981

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

36.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

36.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98555	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,953	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

38%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.8%
Households with broadband: 94%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.7%
No internet access: 6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lilliwaup
State: Washington
County: Mason County
Center point: 47.5334° N, 123.0633° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 11 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98555

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98548	Hoodsport, WA	5.2 mi	2,177	$68,452	$315,000
98588	Tahuya, WA	6.2 mi	2,114	$61,975	$336,300
98528	Belfair, WA	9.8 mi	11,940	$91,058	$430,200
98380	Seabeck, WA	9.8 mi	5,471	$125,229	$578,900
98320	Brinnon, WA	11 mi	1,219	$55,893	$285,200
98592	Union, WA	14 mi	2,059	$138,370	$558,400
98312	Bremerton, WA	14 mi	36,307	$90,449	$473,100
98524	Allyn, WA	16 mi	4,300	$99,483	$526,800
98546	Grapeview, WA	16 mi	2,430	$97,159	$494,500
98383	Silverdale, WA	18 mi	21,604	$111,139	$596,400
98329	Gig Harbor, WA	19 mi	11,552	$110,316	$518,700
98367	Port Orchard, WA	19 mi	31,756	$115,482	$565,100

Questions about 98555

What city is zip code 98555?

98555 is assigned to Lilliwaup, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98555 in?

98555 is in Mason County, Washington.

What is the population of 98555?

About 324 people live in 98555, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98555 in?

98555 is in Pacific Time.

What zip codes are near 98555?

The closest zip codes to 98555 are 98548, 98588, 98528, 98380, 98320.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98555, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.