Zip code 98550: Hoquiam, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98550?

98550 is assigned to Hoquiam, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98550 in?

98550 is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98550?

About 12,316 people live in 98550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98550?

The median household income in 98550 is $55,040.

Q: What zip codes are near 98550?

The closest zip codes to 98550 are 98535, 98520, 98536, 98569, 98552.

Residential delivery areaGrays Harbor CountyPacific Time

Population

12,316

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$239K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,046/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

266 sq mi

46 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98550

98550 is a rural zip code in Hoquiam, Washington (Grays Harbor County), covering 266 sq mi of land. About 12,316 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,040 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $238,900, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,046 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.3 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care.

How 98550 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans10.8%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%164th of 571 in WA
Residents 65 and older22.9%
87th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%190th of 571 in WA
Unemployment rate7.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%110th of 570 in WA
Government workers19.1%
81st
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%231st of 570 in WA
Poverty rate18%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%85th of 563 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.465
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469114th of 560 in WA
Median age40.6
62nd
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3289th of 571 in WA
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%184th of 570 in WA
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%211th of 567 in WA
Self-employed workers9.3%
50th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%313th of 570 in WA
Housing vacancy6.6%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%302nd of 563 in WA
Homeownership rate66.7%
45th
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%380th of 563 in WA
Work from home9.8%
33rd
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%398th of 570 in WA
Median home value$238,900
30th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600486th of 536 in WA
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%313th of 571 in WA
Per capita income$32,418
26th
U.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744461st of 570 in WA
Rent-burdened renters43.9%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%317th of 541 in WA
Average commute22.3 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min389th of 546 in WA
Median gross rent$1,046
24th
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760347th of 475 in WA
Diversity index30.9
24th
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5382nd of 571 in WA
Foreign-born residents4%
24th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%384th of 571 in WA
Population12,316
19th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116217th of 571 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%421st of 571 in WA
Median earnings per worker$38,854
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959478th of 566 in WA
Broadband access85.9%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%466th of 563 in WA
Median household income$55,040
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141497th of 541 in WA
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%398th of 570 in WA
Population density46/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi361st of 571 in WA

Measure	98550	Grays Harbor	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Veterans	10.8%	10.9%	7.8%	6.2%	92nd	164th of 571
Residents 65 and older	22.9%	23.3%	16.6%	17.2%	87th	190th of 571
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.2%	7%	5.1%	5.2%	81st	110th of 570
Government workers	19.1%	24.2%	16%	14.5%	81st	231st of 570
Poverty rateWeakness	18%	15.3%	9.9%	12.5%	80th	85th of 563
Income inequality (Gini)	0.465	0.436	0.469	0.483	73rd	114th of 560
Median age	40.6	44.7	38.3	38.9	62nd	289th of 571
Healthcare workers	10.2%	9.3%	9.3%	9.7%	61st	184th of 570
Uninsured rate	6.8%	7.6%	6.3%	8.4%	50th	211th of 567
Self-employed workers	9.3%	9.1%	9.6%	10%	50th	313th of 570
Housing vacancy	6.6%	17.1%	7.3%	10.1%	49th	302nd of 563
Homeownership rate	66.7%	73.2%	63.8%	65.2%	45th	380th of 563
Work from home	9.8%	10.3%	19.8%	15.1%	33rd	398th of 570
Median home value	$238,900	$314,000	$564,600	$332,700	30th	486th of 536
Residents under 18	19.9%	19.7%	21.4%	22%	30th	313th of 571
Per capita income	$32,418	$34,290	$53,744	$44,673	26th	461st of 570
Rent-burdened renters	43.9%	48.9%	49.9%	51.1%	26th	317th of 541
Average commute	22.3 min	24.3 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	25th	389th of 546
Median gross rent	$1,046	$1,062	$1,760	$1,413	24th	347th of 475
Diversity index	30.9	40.5	56.5	61.4	24th	382nd of 571
Foreign-born residents	4%	5.6%	15.4%	14.1%	24th	384th of 571
Population	12,316	77,053	7,816,116	334,922,499	19th	217th of 571
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.3%	18.2%	39.6%	35.7%	19th	421st of 571
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,854	$45,877	$59,959	$49,666	18th	478th of 566
Broadband accessWeakness	85.9%	89.8%	93.6%	91%	15th	466th of 563
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,040	$64,414	$98,141	$80,734	14th	497th of 541
Tech workers	0.7%	1.3%	6.7%	3.8%	8th	398th of 570
Population density	46/sq mi	41/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	361st of 571

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.6

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

22.9%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black1%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.9%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

30.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 5,018
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.1%
Married couples: 33.5%
Living alone: 38.2%
Veterans (of adults): 10.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

98550

$55,040

Grays Harbor Co.

$64,414

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,418

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.465

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98550

$238,900

Grays Harbor Co.

$314,000

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98550

$1,046

Grays Harbor Co.

$1,062

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.7%

Housing units: 5,374
Owner-occupied: 66.7%
Vacant: 6.6%
Median year built: 1951
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

32%

20–29

15%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Sales

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Food service

Production

Education

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

0.9%

Computer and math

0.7%

Industries

Retail

15%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$38,854

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98550	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,338	$74,888
Service	$25,791	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,463	$49,199
Production and transportation	$55,833	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

34%

Some college

26%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 85.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.4%
No internet access: 10.8%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Hoquiam
State: Washington
County: Grays Harbor County
Center point: 47.1126° N, 123.9230° W
Land area: 266 sq mi
Water area: 47 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hoquiam4% of zip
Humptulips (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 98550

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98535	Copalis Beach, WA	9.2 mi	726	$92,544	$286,800
98520	Aberdeen, WA	9.7 mi	24,888	$58,153	$250,800
98536	Copalis Crossing, WA	10 mi	49	—	—
98569	Ocean Shores, WA	13 mi	7,489	$58,378	$380,700
98552	Humptulips, WA	14 mi	140	$47,396	—
98571	Pacific Beach, WA	14 mi	48	—	—
98562	Moclips, WA	16 mi	34	—	—
98563	Montesano, WA	16 mi	7,604	$84,634	$349,200
98595	Westport, WA	17 mi	2,698	$66,579	$260,400
98587	Taholah, WA	18 mi	1,072	$51,458	$112,300
98566	Neilton, WA	20 mi	299	$58,269	$137,100
98583	Satsop, WA	22 mi	79	$62,750	—

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Questions about 98550

What city is zip code 98550?

98550 is assigned to Hoquiam, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98550 in?

98550 is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.

What is the population of 98550?

About 12,316 people live in 98550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98550 in?

98550 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98550?

The median household income in 98550 is $55,040.

What zip codes are near 98550?

The closest zip codes to 98550 are 98535, 98520, 98536, 98569, 98552.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98550, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.