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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
$68,452
Median income
$315,000
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 353.7 square miles in Hoodsport, Mason County, Washington. The area is home to 2,193 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 98548 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98548 sits at $68,452 (25% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,540. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $315,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 98548 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 98548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98548.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98548?

58.4

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$45,540

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98548 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,452 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,374

Total Housing Units

1,122

Occupied Units

1,252

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$315,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

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

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Related Areas

Mason County Hoodsport, WA Washington

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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Official Data Resources for Hoodsport, WA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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