Hoodsport, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98548
Mason County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,193
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $315,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hoodsport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98548 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 98548 (Hoodsport, WA) fell -32.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 451.8 in 2023 to 306.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98548 covers 353.7 square miles in Hoodsport, Mason County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,193 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98548 reports a modest median household income of $68,452 (25% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,540. Unemployment is 12.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $315,000 (38% below the average Washington ZIP); owner occupancy is 91.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 98548 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 98548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoodsport, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98548.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 98548, Hoodsport, 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
2,193
Population
353.7
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98548?
58.4
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$68,452
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$45,540
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98548 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Hoodsport, 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)
$68,452 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,374housing units
2,374
Total Housing Units
1,122
Occupied Units
1,252
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
1989
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
-32.2%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98548 have decreased 32.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 264 |
| 2021 | +28.6% | 340 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 409 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 452 |
| 2024 | -32.2% | 307 |
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 35 business establishments in ZIP 98548, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,181,000.
35
Businesses
160
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.6% |
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 98548 vs 98560 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98560 | Matlock, WA | 142 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98548, 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 (2,193 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 98548 in?
ZIP code 98548 (Hoodsport) is located in Mason County, Washington. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98548?
ZIP code 98548 in Hoodsport, WA has a population of 2,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98548?
The median household income in ZIP 98548 is $68,452, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98548?
The median home value in ZIP 98548 is $315,000, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98548 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98548?
ZIP code 98548 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98548 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98548?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98548 decreased by 32.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 98548?
In ZIP code 98548, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 98548?
In ZIP code 98548, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98548 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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