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Hoquiam, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98550

Grays Harbor County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,382
21/sq mi
$55,040
Median income
$238,900
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hoquiam pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98550 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98550 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, home to 11,382 residents across 555.2 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98550 reports a modest median household income of $55,040 (39% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,418. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $238,900 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,046 monthly, and 66.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 98550 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grays Harbor County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 98550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoquiam, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98550.

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 98550, Hoquiam, 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

11,382

Population

555.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98550?

40.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$55,040

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$32,418

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98550 ranks nationally

Hoquiam, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,040 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,374

Total Housing Units

5,018

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$238,900

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,046

Median Rent

1951

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98550 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 191
2021 +25.9% 241
2022 +16.2% 280
2023 +6.5% 298
2024 +0.5% 299

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 98550, employing approximately 2,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,246,000.

223

Businesses

2,087

Employees

$109.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 29 13.0%
Construction 28 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 28 12.6%
Manufacturing 18 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.1%
Finance and insurance 15 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 11 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%

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 98550 vs 98520 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
98520 Aberdeen, WA 23,814 7.4 mi

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Pop: 10,101
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Pop: 8,001
98569 standard
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Pop: 5,784
98557 standard
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98595 standard
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Pop: 2,917

Related Areas

Grays Harbor County Hoquiam, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98550 in? ▼
ZIP code 98550 (Hoquiam) is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Grays Harbor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grays-harbor-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98550? ▼
ZIP code 98550 in Hoquiam, WA has a population of 11,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98550? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98550 is $55,040, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98550? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98550 is $238,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98550? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98550 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98550? ▼
ZIP code 98550 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 2,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98550? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98550 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (29), Construction (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98550? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98550 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 98550? ▼
In ZIP code 98550, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 98550? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98550 is 22.3 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 98550? ▼
In ZIP code 98550, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98550? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98550 is 18.0% 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.