ZIP Code 98368, Washington
ZIP Code 98368 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 98368 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Jefferson County, Washington. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,304. The land area covers 52.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,304 | ±626 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 59.9 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,839 | ±342 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,822 | ±311 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,839 | ±342 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 983 | ±307 |
| Median Home Value | $554,300 | ±$31,135 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,609 | ±$100 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,688 | ±$5,408 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,245 | ±$5,644 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,971 | ±387 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,245 | ±485 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 33,944 (2024)
ID: 114607
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEV
621 SHERIDAN ST, PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Port Townsend, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Port Hadlock, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-06 | Chimacum, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Chimacum, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coupeville, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Coupeville, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Coupeville, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Coupeville, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Sequim, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Sequim, WA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
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College | 3.5 mi away | 42 N Water St, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339 |
3603854948
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 620 CEDAR AVENUE, PORT HADLOCK, WA, 98339 | — |
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JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 620 CEDAR AVENUE, PORT HADLOCK, WA, 98339 |
(360) 385-6544
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PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 1220 LAWRENCE STREET, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368 |
(360) 385-3181
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SEQUIM BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 630 N. SEQUIM AVENUE, SEQUIM, WA, 98382 |
(360) 683-1161
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COUPEVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 788 NW ALEXANDER, COUPEVILLE, WA, 98239 |
(360) 678-4911
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FREELAND LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 5495 HARBOR AVE, FREELAND, WA, 98249 |
(360) 331-7323
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LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 31980 LITTLE BOSTON RD. NE, KINGSTON, WA, 98346 |
(360) 860-5080
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OAK HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 1000 SE REGATTA DRIVE, OAK HARBOR, WA, 98277 |
(360) 675-5115
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LANGLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 104 SECOND ST., LANGLEY, WA, 98260 |
(360) 221-4383
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PORT TOWNSEND, WA US, located 6.1 miles from ZCTA5 98368. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.4° | 38.4° | 42.4° | 2.24" | 0.0" |
| February | 48.6° | 38.3° | 43.4° | 1.61" | 0.2" |
| March | 52.1° | 40.3° | 46.2° | 1.85" | 0.0" |
| April | 57.5° | 43.2° | 50.4° | 1.53" | 0.0" |
| May | 63.1° | 47.2° | 55.2° | 1.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 67.9° | 51.0° | 59.4° | 1.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 72.6° | 53.0° | 62.8° | 0.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 73.1° | 53.5° | 63.3° | 0.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.0° | 51.0° | 59.5° | 1.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.2° | 46.3° | 52.2° | 1.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 41.3° | 45.7° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.3° | 38.4° | 41.8° | 2.58" | 0.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hadlock-Irondale CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Port Townsend city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Marrowstone CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Blyn CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Port Ludlow CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Bell Hill CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 98368. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.