Neah Bay, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98357

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

1,414
13/sq mi
$55,250
Median income
$133,600
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Neah Bay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98357 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.6 square miles in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. The area is home to 1,414 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 98357 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98357 sits at $55,250 (39% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $26,075. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $133,600 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $475 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 98357 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 98357, Neah Bay, 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

1,414

Population

109.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98357?

33.1

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 10.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 59.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$55,250

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$26,075

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98357 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,250 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

558

Total Housing Units

493

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$133,600

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 98357, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,001,000.

19

Businesses

83

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Retail trade 3 15.8%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98357 in?
ZIP code 98357 (Neah Bay) is located in Clallam County, Washington. Clallam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clallam-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98357?
ZIP code 98357 in Neah Bay, WA has a population of 1,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98357?
The median household income in ZIP 98357 is $55,250, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98357?
The median home value in ZIP 98357 is $133,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98357 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98357?
ZIP code 98357 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98357?
In ZIP code 98357, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 98357?
In ZIP code 98357, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98357 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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