Malone, Washington facts for kids
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Malone, Washington
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Location of Malone in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.05 sq mi (23.43 km2) |
| • Land | 9.04 sq mi (23.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 51.73/sq mi (19.974/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98559
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-42345 |
Malone is a small community in Grays Harbor County, Washington, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for the census, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 468 people lived in Malone. Before 2010, Malone was part of a larger CDP called Malone-Porter. Now, Malone and Porter are counted as separate places. You can find Malone near U.S. Route 12, which is a major road. It's located southeast of Elma and northwest of Oakville. A shortline railroad also runs through the area.
Where is Malone?
Malone is located in the southeastern part of Grays Harbor County. It sits to the east of the Chehalis River valley. The community of Porter is right next to Malone, to its southeast.
U.S. Route 12 is to the southwest of Malone. This road can take you about 25 miles west to Aberdeen. If you head southeast on the same road, it's about 21 miles to Grand Mound and Interstate 5.
The United States Census Bureau says that Malone covers a total area of about 23.4 square kilometers (about 9 square miles). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square kilometers, is water.
Life in Malone
Malone is home to a unique store called Red's Hop N' Market. This store is a mini-mart. It's also special because it hosts the first official "village post office" for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
A village post office is a small post office located inside an existing business. It offers limited services, like selling stamps and shipping supplies. It doesn't have a full-time postmaster. The owner of Red's Hop N' Market gets paid by the USPS to provide these services. They also allow the USPS to place mailboxes on their property.
See also
In Spanish: Malone (Washington) para niños
