Port Hadlock, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98339
Jefferson County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,326
- 223/sq mi High-density area
- $77,778
- Median income Near-median income area
- $409,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Hadlock pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 223
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98339 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98339 (Port Hadlock, WA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 369.9 in 2023 to 385.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98339 covers 14.9 square miles in Port Hadlock, Jefferson County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,326 residents on file, a density of 223 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98339 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,778 (14% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,503. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $409,800 (20% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,266; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 98339 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 98339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Hadlock, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98339.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 98339, Port Hadlock, 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
3,326
Population
14.9
Area (sq mi)
223
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98339?
48.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
8.6%
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?
$77,778
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$40,503
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98339 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Port Hadlock, 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)
$77,778 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,670housing units
1,670
Total Housing Units
1,538
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$409,800
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,266
Median Rent
1980
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
385
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+285%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98339 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 245 |
| 2021 | +21.2% | 296 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 347 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 370 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 385 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 98339, employing approximately 764 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,359,000.
123
Businesses
764
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.3% |
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 98339 vs 98358 →
ZIP 98339 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
- 98325 1,848
Chimacum (98325)
1,848 residents
- 98358 897
Nordland (98358)
897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98339 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98339 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98339 ranks #4 of 5 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 98339, 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 (3,326 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 98339 in?
ZIP code 98339 (Port Hadlock) 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 98339?
ZIP code 98339 in Port Hadlock, WA has a population of 3,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98339?
The median household income in ZIP 98339 is $77,778, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98339?
The median home value in ZIP 98339 is $409,800, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98339 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98339?
ZIP code 98339 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98339 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98339?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98339 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 285%. 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 98339?
In ZIP code 98339, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98339?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98339 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98339?
In ZIP code 98339, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98339 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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