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Port Angeles, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98363

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

13,343
8/sq mi
$64,869
Median income
$385,100
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Angeles pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98363 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1647.3 square miles in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington. The area is home to 13,343 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 98363 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98363 sits at $64,869 (29% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $37,973. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $385,100 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,171 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98363 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98363 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 98363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98363.

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 98363, Port Angeles, 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

13,343

Population

1647.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98363?

46.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$64,869

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$37,973

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98363 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,869 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,134

Total Housing Units

6,224

Occupied Units

910

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$385,100

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,171

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

366

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+266%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98363 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 237
2021 +17.8% 279
2022 +22.6% 342
2023 -2.6% 333
2024 +9.8% 366

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 218 business establishments in ZIP 98363, employing approximately 2,004 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,191,000.

218

Businesses

2,004

Employees

$112.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 65 29.8%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.7%
Manufacturing 18 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 17 7.8%
Retail trade 15 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 13 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 3.7%
Information 5 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98363 in? ▼
ZIP code 98363 (Port Angeles) 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 98363? ▼
ZIP code 98363 in Port Angeles, WA has a population of 13,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98363 is $64,869, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98363 is $385,100, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98363 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98363? ▼
ZIP code 98363 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 2,004 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98363 are: Construction (65), Accommodation and food services (19), Manufacturing (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98363? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98363 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. 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 98363? ▼
In ZIP code 98363, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 98363? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98363 is 20.0 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 98363? ▼
In ZIP code 98363, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98363 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Port Angeles, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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