Port Townsend, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98368
Jefferson County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,724
- 107/sq mi High-density area
- $69,688
- Median income Near-median income area
- $554,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Townsend pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98368 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 98368 (Port Townsend, WA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 359.8 in 2023 to 384.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98368 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, home to 14,724 residents across 137.6 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98368 reports a modest median household income of $69,688 (23% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,245. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $554,300 (8% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,609; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 98368 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 98368
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Townsend, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98368.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 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 98368, Port Townsend, 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
14,724
Population
137.6
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98368?
59.9
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
4.6%
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?
$69,688
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$52,245
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98368 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Port Townsend, 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)
$69,688 29th percentile higher than 29% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,822housing units
9,822
Total Housing Units
8,839
Occupied Units
983
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$554,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,609
Median Rent
1986
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
385
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+285%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98368 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 251 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 290 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 344 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 360 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 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 619 business establishments in ZIP 98368, employing approximately 5,298 people with a combined annual payroll of $292,151,000.
619
Businesses
5,298
Employees
$292.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 84 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.2% |
| Information | 18 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.7% |
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 98368 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 98368 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98368 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 98368 ranks #5 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 98368, 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 (14,724 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 98368 in?
ZIP code 98368 (Port Townsend) 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 98368?
ZIP code 98368 in Port Townsend, WA has a population of 14,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98368?
The median household income in ZIP 98368 is $69,688, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98368?
The median home value in ZIP 98368 is $554,300, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98368?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98368 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98368?
ZIP code 98368 has 619 business establishments employing approximately 5,298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98368?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98368 are: Construction (84), Retail trade (84), Accommodation and food services (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98368?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98368 increased by 7.0% 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 98368?
In ZIP code 98368, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% 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 98368?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98368 is 16.0 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 98368?
In ZIP code 98368, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98368?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98368 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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