Quilcene, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98376
Jefferson County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,998
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $344,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quilcene pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98376 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98376 covers 302.7 square miles in Quilcene, Jefferson County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,998 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98376 reports a modest median household income of $57,250 (37% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,306. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $344,700 (33% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,120; owner occupancy is 93.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 98376 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 98376
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quilcene, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98376.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 98376, Quilcene, 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
1,998
Population
302.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98376?
61.8
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
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?
$57,250
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$40,306
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98376 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Quilcene, 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)
$57,250 11th percentile higher than 11% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,324housing units
1,324
Total Housing Units
940
Occupied Units
384
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,700
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,120
Median Rent
1988
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2021)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98376 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1.8% | 191 |
| 2018 | -2.0% | 187 |
| 2019 | +27.6% | 239 |
| 2020 | -2.5% | 233 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 260 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 98376, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,821,000.
42
Businesses
209
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
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 98376 vs 98325 →
ZIP 98376 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98315
Silverdale (98315)
6,054 residents
- 98376 1,998
Quilcene (98376)
1,998 residents
- 98325 1,848
Chimacum (98325)
1,848 residents
- 98320 1,250
Brinnon (98320)
1,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98376 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98376 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98315
Silverdale (98315)
$79,918 median income
- 98325
Chimacum (98325)
$79,191 median income
- 98376
Quilcene (98376)
$57,250 median income
- 98320
Brinnon (98320)
$55,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98376 ranks #3 of 4 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 98376, 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 (1,998 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 98376 in?
ZIP code 98376 (Quilcene) 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 98376?
ZIP code 98376 in Quilcene, WA has a population of 1,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98376?
The median household income in ZIP 98376 is $57,250, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98376?
The median home value in ZIP 98376 is $344,700, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98376?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98376 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98376?
ZIP code 98376 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98376?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98376 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Retail trade (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98376?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98376 increased by 11.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 98376?
In ZIP code 98376, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 98376?
In ZIP code 98376, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98376?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98376 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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