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 Moderate-density area
- $55,040
- Median income Below-median income area
- $238,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hoquiam pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,418. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $238,900 (53% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,046; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grays Harbor County, so 98550 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 98550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoquiam, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98550.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98550?
40.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
4.0%
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?
$55,040
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$32,418
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98550 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Hoquiam, 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)
$55,040 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
5,374housing units
5,374
Total Housing Units
5,018
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,900
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98550, 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 (11,382 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 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.
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