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Ocosta, WA
Census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Population
235
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
0
Ocosta and its ZIP codes
Ocosta at a glance
- Ocosta is 33% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Ocosta, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grays Harbor County. PPP loans are for Ocosta.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,001
23,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,029
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$731M
FY 2026, $9,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ocosta, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
27
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,364
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
66° / 38°F
75.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocosta, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Ocosta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WestportCity | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Cohassett BeachCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| GraylandCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Ocean ShoresCity | 8.3 mi | 8.5 |
| HoquiamCity | 8.8 mi | 9.5 |
| AberdeenCity | 11 mi | 10.9 |
| OyehutCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Hogans CornerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CosmopolisCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| TokelandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Central ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Aberdeen GardensCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Copalis BeachCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| South BendCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocosta, WA in?
- Ocosta is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- What is the population of Ocosta, WA?
- About 235 people live in Ocosta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocosta?
- Nearby places include Markham (2.2 mi), Westport (4.2 mi), Cohassett Beach (4.4 mi), Grayland (5.5 mi), Ocean Shores (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023