98550 ZIP Code
Hoquiam, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98550 |
| City/Town: | Hoquiam |
| County: | Grays Harbor |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,254 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,383 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,124 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,540 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,900 |
| Land Area: | 266.0 sq miles
688.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 47.1 sq miles
122.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1126, -123.9230 |
Population Information (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,254 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,220 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,034 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 349 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 570 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 927 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 835 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 900 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,469 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,391 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,446 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 721 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 962 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,765 | 14.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 660 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 259 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $925 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,540 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,051 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 489 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,260 | 64.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,791 | 35.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,673 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 157 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 554 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,007 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,270 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,011 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,169 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 505 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,383 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,822 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,862 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,124 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,504 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,060 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 426 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,689 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,516 | 69.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,258 | 24.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 286 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,634 | 86.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 145 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 489 | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 197 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 98 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 672 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 306 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 685 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 415 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 197 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98550 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 329 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 186 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 464 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 505 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 903 | 17.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,051 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 569 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 603 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 202 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 239 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98550 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,167 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 249 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 73 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 147 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 33 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 342 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98550 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 281 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 374 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 56 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 841 | 16.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 225 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 26 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 220 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 212 | 4.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,397 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 793 | 15.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 120 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 397 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,352 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,407 | 52.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,812 | 55.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 811 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98550 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,239 | 64.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,346 | 46.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,461 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 379 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 327 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,183 | 23.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98550 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,147 | 74.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 112 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 174 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 146 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 181 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 48 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 253 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 435 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 44 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98550 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 111 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 161 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 358 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 308 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 818 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 594 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 455 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 421 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,314 | 41.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98550 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 225 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 560 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,505 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,106 | 38.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 958 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 186 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98550 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,152 | 22.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 97 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,067 | 60.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 136 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 504 | 10.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98550 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 362 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,653 | 32.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,542 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,494 | 29.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98550 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 213 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 344 | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 574 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 590 | 18.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 857 | 26.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 571 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 105 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,403 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $521 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $925 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,051 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,980 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 693 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,297 | 25.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,406 | 27.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,278 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,012 | 39.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98550 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,254 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,930 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,023 | 38.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 233 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,005 | 19.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,520 | 28.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98550 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,533 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 48 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,288 | 50.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 726 | 28.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 436 | 17.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,768 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,107 | 11.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,163 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,848 | 23.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 205 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,223 | 42.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,420 | 49.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98550 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,551 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,633 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 989 | 60.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 621 | 38.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 350 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,901 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 163 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 353 | 216.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 353 | 216.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 353 | 216.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 48 | 29.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 162 | 99.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98550 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,905 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,247 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 658 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 438 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 99 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 115 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98550 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,051 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,712 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Hoquiam, WA98550