Question 1

Is 98569 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98569 in Ocean Shores has a crime score of 80/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 98569 among the safer ZIP codes in the Ocean Shores metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98569?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98569 has a school score of 62/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 98569 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Ocean Shores district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 98569 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98569?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 98569 is approximately $370K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 98569 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 98569 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98569 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98569 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Ocean Shores. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 98569 scores similarly to the middle tier of Ocean Shores neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Ocean Shores Elementary	PK–06	254	52%	57%
North Beach Senior High School	09–12	198	45%	75%
North Beach Junior High School	07–08	95	27%	32%

— ZIP 98569

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