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Grays River, WA
Census-designated place in Wahkiakum County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98621.
Population
195
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
1
Grays River and its ZIP codes
Grays River at a glance
- Grays River is 92% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Grays River, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wahkiakum County. PPP loans are for Grays River.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,464
706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41M
FY 2026, $9,272 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Grays River, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
55
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
110
5.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 34°F
103.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grays River, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Grays River
1 in or overlapping Grays River. Population shown
Cities near Grays River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosburgCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 22.9 |
| Deep RiverCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 13.3 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Skamokawa ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 28.2 |
| NaselleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Knappa, ORCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| CathlametTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Lower ElochomanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| LebamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Svensen, ORCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| East CathlametCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Puget IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.6 |
| Astoria, ORCity | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| ChinookCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| River Point, ORCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grays River, WA in?
- Grays River is in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Grays River, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grays River include 98621.
- What is the population of Grays River, WA?
- About 195 people live in Grays River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grays River?
- Nearby places include Rosburg (3.7 mi), Deep River (5.3 mi), Altoona (5.8 mi), Skamokawa Valley (9.4 mi), Naselle (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023