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
$77,778
Median income
$409,800
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98339 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.9 square miles in Port Hadlock, Jefferson County, Washington. The area is home to 3,326 residents, producing a population density of 223 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98339 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98339 sits at $77,778 (14% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $40,503. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $409,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,266 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98339 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 98339 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98339

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98339.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98339?

48.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$77,778

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$40,503

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98339 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,778 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,670

Total Housing Units

1,538

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$409,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,266

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 98339 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 98339 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 98339 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 98339 ranks #4 of 5 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
98358 Nordland, WA 897 3.2 mi
98325 Chimacum, WA 1,848 3.9 mi
98368 Port Townsend, WA 14,724 4.7 mi
98365 Port Ludlow, WA 4,528 8.8 mi

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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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