ZIP code 98579

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 98579 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Rochester, WA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 98579 ZIP code area.

98579 is the zip code for

Rochester, WA

Also in this location:
Grand Mound, WA
Total population
12,870▲
Housing units
5,009▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
90.49
Density
(people per sq. mile)
142.23▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.64

Demographic data for zip code 98579

Gender:

Male
6,477▲
Female
6,393▲
Median age
Male
39.50
Female
39.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,756▲
Family households
3,564▲
Nonfamily households
1,192▲
Average household size
2.70▼
Average family size
3.03▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
5,009▲
Occupied housing units
4,756▲
Owner-occupied
3,781▲
Renter-occupied
975▲
Vacant housing units
253▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
839▲
5 to 9 years
924▲
10 to 14 years
973▲
15 to 19 years
815▼
20 to 24 years
570▲
25 to 34 years
1,540▲
35 to 44 years
1,731▲
45 to 54 years
2,076▲
55 to 59 years
952▲
60 to 64 years
873▲
65 to 74 years
1,050▲
75 to 84 years
419▲
85 years and over
108▲
Median age
39.50▲
Age

Race:

White
11,062
Hispanic or Latino
982
Black or African American
76
Asian
121
American Indian & Alaska Native
230
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
21
Other (One Race)
4
Two or More Races
374
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 98579

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
9,834
Civilian labor force
5,731
Employed
5,260
Unemployed
471
Armed Forces
54
Not in labor force
4,049
Percent Unemployed
8.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
5,244
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
4,421
Carpooled
533
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
13
Walked
27
Other means
94
Worked at home
156
Mean travel time
29.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,260
Management / business / science / arts
1,871
Service
754
Sales / office
1,148
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
673
Production / transportation / material moving
814
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,260
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
299
Construction
396
Manufacturing
325
Wholesale trade
190
Retail trade
457
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
254
Information
99
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
303
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
574
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,050
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
577
Public administration
576
Other services
160
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,260
Private wage & salary workers
3,538
Government workers
1,297
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
425
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,814
Less than $10,000
111
$10,000 to $14,999
180
$15,000 to $24,999
288
$25,000 to $34,999
541
$35,000 to $49,999
835
$50,000 to $74,999
1,557
$75,000 to $99,999
644
$100,000 to $149,999
499
$150,000 to $199,999
92
$200,000 or more
67
Median household income
$56,124
Mean household income
$62,627
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
7.4%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 98579

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Grand Mound Elementary
7710 James Rd Sw		(360) 273-551249116518.3
H.e.a.r.t. High School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
(Other/Alternative School)		(360) 273-55342000.0
Rochester High School
19800 Carper Rd Sw		(360) 273-553456414118.4
Rochester Middle School
9937 Highway 12 Sw		(360) 273-595849617319.3
Rochester Primary School
7440 James Rd		(360) 273-516154420019.2
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Universities and Colleges around 98579

NameAddressPhone
Oregon State University281 South Shore Road
Quinault, WA 98575		(360) 288-9991
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 98579

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Capital Medical Center
3900 Capital Mall Drive Sw
Olympia, WA 98502		(360) 754-5858104
Grays Harbor Comm Hospital915 Anderson Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520		(360) 532-8330172
Mark Reed Hospital322 South Birch Street
Mccleary, WA 98557		(360) 495-3244134
Mason General Hospital901 Mountainview Drive
Shelton, WA 98584		(360) 426-161151
Providence Centralia Hospital
914 South Scheuber Road
Centralia, WA 98531		(360) 736-2803142
Providence St Peter Hospital
413 Lilly Road Ne
Olympia, WA 98506		(360) 491-94800
Willapa Harbor Hospital800 Alder Street
South Bend, WA 98586		(360) 875-450218
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 98579

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Lucky Eagle Grand Buffet12888 188th Ave SW
Rochester, WA 98579		American360-273-2000
McDonald's19704 Old Hwy 99
Rochester, WA 98579		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads, Sandwiches360-273-6500
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