Porter
Census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington

Porter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, with 204 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Malone, 2.6 miles N.
- 204residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.0 km²
- 23 / sq mipopulation density
- 98559ZIP code
About Porter
Porter is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 204 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 207 at the 2010 census. Prior to 2010 it was part of the Malone-Porter CDP; Malone and Porter are now separate CDPs. They are located just off U.S. Route 12, southeast of Elma and northwest of Oakville, and along a shortline that is part of the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad.
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- Median home value
- $398,500
- Median age
- 59.6
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Porter had 204 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 204 |
|---|---|
| Density | 23 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porter at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grays Harbor County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 204 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.87 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9487° N, 123.2802° W |
| ZIP code | 98559 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5355540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porter
- Malone2.6 mi N
- Elma7.3 mi NW
- McCleary7.6 mi N
- Oakville7.8 mi S
- Satsop10.8 mi NW
- Brady12.9 mi W
- Rochester13.5 mi SE
- Montesano15.1 mi W
- Grand Mound16.3 mi SE
- Tumwater17.3 mi E
- Fords Prairie19.0 mi SE
- Olympia19.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Porter
What county is Porter in?
Porter is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
What is the population of Porter, WA?
204 people lived in Porter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Porter, WA?
The ZIP code of Porter is 98559.
What is the elevation of Porter?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Porter?
Malone (2.6 mi), Elma (7.3 mi), McCleary (7.6 mi), Oakville (7.8 mi), Satsop (10.8 mi).
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