Bay Center

Census-designated place in Pacific County, Washington

Aerial view of Bay Center, Washington
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Bay Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pacific County, Washington, with 253 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tokeland, 6.3 miles N.

About Bay Center

Bay Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pacific County, Washington, United States. The population was 174 at the 2000 census. The population increased to 276 at the 2010 census. However, in the 2020 census, the population decreased to 253.

A post office called Bay Center has been in operation since 1876. The community was named for its central location on the harbor.

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Median household income
$72,206
Median home value
$542,900
Median age
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Bay Center, WA population

Bay Center had 253 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census253
Density269 per sq mi (104 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bay Center at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyPacific County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population253 (2020)
Land area0.94 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates46.6208° N, 123.9532° W
ZIP code98527
Census code (GEOID)5304615

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bay Center

What county is Bay Center in?

Bay Center is in Pacific County, Washington.

What is the population of Bay Center, WA?

253 people lived in Bay Center at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bay Center, WA?

The ZIP code of Bay Center is 98527.

What is the elevation of Bay Center?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bay Center?

Tokeland (6.3 mi), South Bend (7.9 mi), Ocean Park (9.5 mi), Raymond (11.2 mi), Willapa (14.2 mi).

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