The ZIP Code 98541 is associated with the city of Elma in Washington in Grays Harbor County. The median household income is $49,676, while about 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 98541 has a median age of approximately 40.8 years, with 25.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 14.8% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,858. The current population estimate is 10,422.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98541 is $49,676, while the region's mean household income is $66,047. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,858. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98541 of $26,858 is approximately 30.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 98541 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.4% of 98541 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 98541, 88.1% of the population graduated high school, while 14.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.4% in this Grays Harbor County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98541, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 12.7% of 98541 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98541 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98541, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Grays Harbor County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98541 are older than average. The median age of 40.8 years in ZIP Code 98541 is approximately 7.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 98541 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 98541 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98541 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98541 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98541, 52.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.6 minutes. Approximately 23.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98541 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 98541 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.9% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.9% |
| Public administration | 12.4% |
In ZIP Code 98541, 89.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Grays Harbor County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.0% |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98541 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 43.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98541 | 8.55¢/kWh | 8.04¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98541 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.71 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.36 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.1 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.55 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 4.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.74 | 1.78 | 5.46 |