Zip code 98560: Matlock, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98560?

98560 is assigned to Matlock, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98560 in?

98560 is in Mason County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98560?

About 114 people live in 98560, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98560?

The median household income in 98560 is $72,596.

Q: What zip codes are near 98560?

The closest zip codes to 98560 are 98563, 98584, 98592, 98541, 98557.

Residential delivery areaMason CountyPacific Time

Population

114

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$73K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$526K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

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

About 98560

98560 is a rural zip code in Matlock, Washington (Mason County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 114 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 35.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $72,596 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $526,300, or 7.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and legal and social services.

How 98560 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 114 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Uninsured rate45.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%3rd of 567 in WA
Government workers47.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%24th of 570 in WA
Median home value$526,300
77th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600198th of 536 in WA
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%274th of 563 in WA
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%168th of 571 in WA
Median earnings per worker$48,125
50th
U.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959353rd of 566 in WA
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%285th of 563 in WA
Broadband access91.1%
42nd
U.S. 91% · WA 93.6%344th of 563 in WA
Median household income$72,596
40th
U.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141369th of 541 in WA
Median age35.3
23rd
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3466th of 571 in WA
Residents 65 and older12.3%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%476th of 571 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher18.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%441st of 571 in WA
Per capita income$24,332
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744540th of 570 in WA
Average commute15.9 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min508th of 546 in WA
Population114
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116568th of 571 in WA
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi537th of 571 in WA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%552nd of 570 in WA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%541st of 570 in WA
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5570th of 571 in WA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%560th of 571 in WA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%547th of 571 in WA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%551st of 563 in WA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%498th of 570 in WA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%546th of 570 in WA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%556th of 570 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.303
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469539th of 560 in WA

Measure	98560	Mason	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Uninsured rateWeakness	45.6%	6.7%	6.3%	8.4%	99th	3rd of 567
Government workers	47.7%	27.6%	16%	14.5%	99th	24th of 570
Median home value	$526,300	$411,800	$564,600	$332,700	77th	198th of 536
Homeownership rate	75.6%	82.3%	63.8%	65.2%	68th	274th of 563
Residents under 18	23.7%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	64th	168th of 571
Median earnings per worker	$48,125	$55,276	$59,959	$49,666	50th	353rd of 566
Poverty rate	9.6%	12.3%	9.9%	12.5%	42nd	285th of 563
Broadband access	91.1%	91.9%	93.6%	91%	42nd	344th of 563
Median household income	$72,596	$83,270	$98,141	$80,734	40th	369th of 541
Median age	35.3	44.7	38.3	38.9	23rd	466th of 571
Residents 65 and older	12.3%	24.2%	16.6%	17.2%	19th	476th of 571
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.4%	21.9%	39.6%	35.7%	17th	441st of 571
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,332	$39,551	$53,744	$44,673	7th	540th of 570
Average commuteStrength	15.9 min	36.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	2nd	508th of 546
Population	114	67,982	7,816,116	334,922,499	1st	568th of 571
Population density	3/sq mi	71/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	537th of 571
Work from home	0%	14.5%	19.8%	15.1%	1st	552nd of 570
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.6%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	541st of 570
Diversity index	0	41.6	56.5	61.4	1st	570th of 571
Veterans	0%	13.7%	7.8%	6.2%	1st	560th of 571
Foreign-born residents	0%	7%	15.4%	14.1%	1st	547th of 571
Housing vacancy	0%	23.8%	7.3%	10.1%	1st	551st of 563
Tech workers	0%	3.9%	6.7%	3.8%	1st	498th of 570
Healthcare workers	0%	7.6%	9.3%	9.7%	1st	546th of 570
Self-employed workers	0%	12.5%	9.6%	10%	1st	556th of 570
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.303	0.409	0.469	0.483	1st	539th of 560

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

11%

Under 5

12%

5–17

18–24

23%

25–34

14%

35–44

22%

45–54

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.3

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

12.3%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 45
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66.7%
Married couples: 66.7%
Living alone: 33.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

$50–75k

49%

$75–100k

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

98560

$72,596

Mason Co.

$83,270

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,332

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.303

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98560

$526,300

Mason Co.

$411,800

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98560

—

Mason Co.

$1,285

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 45
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 7.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

30%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

73%

20–29

14%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

15.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

30%

Transportation and moving

25%

Legal and social services

23%

Management

14%

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

39%

Education

25%

Public administration

14%

Other services

14%

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$48,125

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

47.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98560	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,750	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

20%

Some college

51%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 91.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 8.9%
Without health insurance: 45.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Matlock
State: Washington
County: Mason County
Center point: 47.3095° N, 123.4228° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98560

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98563	Montesano, WA	11 mi	7,604	$84,634	$349,200
98584	Shelton, WA	14 mi	40,606	$78,610	$393,000
98592	Union, WA	16 mi	2,059	$138,370	$558,400
98541	Elma, WA	17 mi	10,810	$78,816	$390,000
98557	McCleary, WA	20 mi	4,079	$78,594	$369,300
98548	Hoodsport, WA	20 mi	2,177	$68,452	$315,000
98575	Quinault, WA	20 mi	113	$68,125	—
98588	Tahuya, WA	21 mi	2,114	$61,975	$336,300
98583	Satsop, WA	22 mi	79	$62,750	—
98555	Lilliwaup, WA	23 mi	324	—	$462,500
98546	Grapeview, WA	24 mi	2,430	$97,159	$494,500
98552	Humptulips, WA	25 mi	140	$47,396	—

Questions about 98560

What city is zip code 98560?

98560 is assigned to Matlock, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98560 in?

98560 is in Mason County, Washington.

What is the population of 98560?

About 114 people live in 98560, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98560 in?

98560 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98560?

The median household income in 98560 is $72,596.

What zip codes are near 98560?

The closest zip codes to 98560 are 98563, 98584, 98592, 98541, 98557.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98560, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.