Question 1

Is 98584 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98584 in Shelton has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Shelton city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98584 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98584?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98584 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 98584. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 98584 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Shelton. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98584?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 98584 is approximately $426K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 98584 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98584 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 98584 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98584 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Shelton. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 98584 scores similarly to the middle tier of Shelton 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.

Shelton — ZIP 98584

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Garrett Heyns High School	08–12	—	—	—
Hood Canal Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Pioneer Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Pioneer Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Bordeaux Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Evergreen Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Mountain View Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Shelton High School	09–12	—	—	—
Oakland Bay Junior High School	07–08	—	—	—
Mason County Detention Center	07–12	—	—	—
Olympic Middle School	05–06	—	—	—
Cedar High School	09–12	—	—	—
Southside Elementary	KG–07	—	—	—