PlainZIP

Brinnon, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98320

Jefferson County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,250
5/sq mi
$55,893
Median income
$285,200
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brinnon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98320 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brinnon, Jefferson County, Washington, home to just 1,250 residents across 255.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98320 reports a modest median household income of $55,893 (39% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,149. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 8.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $285,200 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,266 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 98320 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 98320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brinnon, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98320.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98320, Brinnon, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,250

Population

255.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98320?

62.7

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,893

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$36,149

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98320 ranks nationally

Brinnon, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,893 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,275

Total Housing Units

564

Occupied Units

711

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$285,200

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,266

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98320 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.5% 173
2020 +10.5% 191
2021 +2.9% 197
2022 +46.6% 289
2024 -6.0% 271

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 98320, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,836,000.

24

Businesses

88

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.7%
Retail trade 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98320 vs 98380 →

ZIP 98320 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98320 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98320 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98320 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98380 Seabeck, WA 4,173 10.9 mi
98376 Quilcene, WA 1,998 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

98368 standard
Port Townsend, WA
Pop: 14,724
98365 standard
Port Ludlow, WA
Pop: 4,528
98339 standard
Port Hadlock, WA
Pop: 3,326
98376 standard
Quilcene, WA
Pop: 1,998
98325 standard
Chimacum, WA
Pop: 1,848
98358 standard
Nordland, WA
Pop: 897

Related Areas

Jefferson County Brinnon, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98320 in? ▼
ZIP code 98320 (Brinnon) is located in Jefferson County, Washington. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98320? ▼
ZIP code 98320 in Brinnon, WA has a population of 1,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98320 is $55,893, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98320 is $285,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98320 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98320? ▼
ZIP code 98320 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98320? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98320 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98320? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98320 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98320? ▼
In ZIP code 98320, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98320? ▼
In ZIP code 98320, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98320 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.