98305 ZIP Code — Beaver, WA

Clallam County, Washington

ZIP code 98305 is located in Beaver, Washington, within Clallam County. It covers approximately 244.42 square miles and serves a population of 258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98305

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98305 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

258

population

244.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaver	Acceptable
Beaver	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98326 Clallam Bay (8.4 mi) 98381 Sekiu (13.9 mi) 98331 Forks (14.5 mi) 98363 Port Angeles (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	258
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	244.42 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	48.0595
Longitude	-124.2473
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	46.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	32.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	18.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

258

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

Median household income

$35,867

Per capita income

$268,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

28.4%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	16.3%
18 and over	216	83.7%
65 and over	90	34.9%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	242	93.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	46.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	32.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	18.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	10.6%

Under $10k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 31.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	31.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 32.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	45.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	37.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	22.6%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.3%
2 vehicles	52.8%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Wood	24.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	19	17.9%
Households with children under 18	26	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	68.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	0.0%
Married	63.2%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.9%
Divorced	22.6%	36.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	100.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.8%

Construction 28.9%

Retail trade 22.9%

Public administration 8.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	38.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.9%
Retirement income	40.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	23.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	216	83.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	258	100.0%
Born in same state	258	100.0%
Born in different state	152	58.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	38%
Polish	66	25.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	77.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98305

What city is ZIP code 98305 in?

ZIP code 98305 is primarily assigned to Beaver, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98305 in?

ZIP code 98305 falls within Clallam County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98305 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 98305 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98305 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 98305 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 98305 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 98305 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98305 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 98305 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98305 in?

ZIP code 98305 observes the PST timezone.