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
- $57,250
- Median income
- $344,700
- Median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.7 square miles in Quilcene, Jefferson County, Washington. The area is home to 1,998 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 98376 against Washington and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98376 sits at $57,250 (37% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $40,306. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $344,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,120 per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98376 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 98376 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 98376
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,306
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98376 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,250 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
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
$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.
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