PlainZIP

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
$69,688
Median income
$554,300
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $52,245. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $554,300 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,609 monthly, and 73.9% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98368, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98368?

59.9

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$52,245

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98368 ranks nationally

Port Townsend, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,688 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,822

Total Housing Units

8,839

Occupied Units

983

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$554,300

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98368 vs 98339 →

ZIP 98368 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 98368 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98368 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 98368 ranks #5 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
98339 Port Hadlock, WA 3,326 4.7 mi
98325 Chimacum, WA 1,848 6.1 mi
98358 Nordland, WA 897 6.4 mi
98365 Port Ludlow, WA 4,528 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

98365 standard
Port Ludlow, WA
Pop: 4,528
98339 standard
Port Hadlock, WA
Pop: 3,326
98376 standard
Quilcene, WA
Pop: 1,998
98325 standard
Chimacum, WA
Pop: 1,848
98320 standard
Brinnon, WA
Pop: 1,250
98358 standard
Nordland, WA
Pop: 897

Related Areas

Jefferson County Port Townsend, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.