Aberdeen, Washington · ZIP 98520

Aberdeen — ZIP 98520

Aberdeen (98520) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $281K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency21%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby11

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100

Typical home value$281K

Median rent$1,313/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$281K

Median Rent

$1,313/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

878

Violent Crime

133

Property Crime

745

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Grays Harbor County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Central Park Elementary	KG–05	111	37%	52%
McDermoth Elementary	KG–05	288	32%	47%
J M Weatherwax High School	09–12	919	23%	62%
Stevens Elementary School	PK–05	332	22%	32%
A J West Elementary	PK–05	281	22%	37%
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School	KG–12	178	22%	32%
Miller Junior High	06–08	656	15%	28%
Robert Gray Elementary	PK–05	210	12%	27%
Harbor Junior/Senior High School	07–12	128	5%	25%
Hopkins Elementary	PK–PK	103	Not reported	Not reported
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention	06–12	11	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,072

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98520 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98520 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98520 is approximately $281K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98520 in Aberdeen has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.