Chimacum, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98325
Jefferson County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,848
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,191
- Median income Near-median income area
- $446,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chimacum pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98325 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98325 covers 78.0 square miles in Chimacum, Jefferson County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,848 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98325 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,191 (13% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,725. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $446,300 (13% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,828; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 98325 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 98325
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chimacum, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98325.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98325, Chimacum, 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
1,848
Population
78.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98325?
50.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
6.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,191
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$42,725
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98325 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Chimacum, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,191 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
966housing units
966
Total Housing Units
794
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,828
Median Rent
1999
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
+31.7%
YoY Change (2022)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98325 have increased 31.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12.1% | 185 |
| 2019 | +3.4% | 192 |
| 2020 | +9.3% | 209 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 232 |
| 2022 | +31.7% | 306 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 98325, employing approximately 288 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,796,000.
52
Businesses
288
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 98325 vs 98339 →
ZIP 98325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98368
Port Townsend (98368)
14,724 residents
- 98365 4,528
Port Ludlow (98365)
4,528 residents
- 98339 3,326
Port Hadlock (98339)
3,326 residents
- 98376 1,998
Quilcene (98376)
1,998 residents
- 98325 1,848
Chimacum (98325)
1,848 residents
- 98358 897
Nordland (98358)
897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98325 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98358
Nordland (98358)
$110,368 median income
- 98365
Port Ludlow (98365)
$98,776 median income
- 98325
Chimacum (98325)
$79,191 median income
- 98339
Port Hadlock (98339)
$77,778 median income
- 98368
Port Townsend (98368)
$69,688 median income
- 98376
Quilcene (98376)
$57,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98325 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98325, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,848 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98325 in?
ZIP code 98325 (Chimacum) 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 98325?
ZIP code 98325 in Chimacum, WA has a population of 1,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98325?
The median household income in ZIP 98325 is $79,191, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98325?
The median home value in ZIP 98325 is $446,300, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98325 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98325?
ZIP code 98325 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98325?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98325 are: Construction (13), Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98325?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98325 increased by 31.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 98325?
In ZIP code 98325, 83.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 98325?
In ZIP code 98325, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98325 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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