98331 ZIP Code — Forks, WA

Clallam County, Washington

ZIP code 98331 is located in Forks, Washington, within Clallam County. It covers approximately 929.87 square miles and serves a population of 5,671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98331

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $43,597. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 98331 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,671

population

929.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98331 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98331

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98331. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forks	Acceptable
Forks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98305 Beaver (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,671
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	929.87 sq mi
Water area	48.18 sq mi
Latitude	47.8515
Longitude	-124.2841
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	55.5%	46.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	18.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.8%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,671

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$43,597

Median household income

$27,006

Per capita income

$189,600

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

65.8%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,864

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

180

Under 5

179

180

5–9

178

127

10–14

126

169

15–19

168

108

20–24

108

495

25–34

492

409

35–44

406

291

45–54

290

55–59

248

60–64

247

378

65–74

376

131

75–84

131

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,157	20.4%
18 and over	4,514	79.6%
65 and over	1,088	19.2%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.2%

Two or more races 18.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%

Asian 3.2%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,803	61.2%
Two or more races	1,125	18.1%
Hispanic or Latino	548	8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	323	5.2%
Asian	198	3.2%
Other race	132	2.1%
Black or African American	78	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	46.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	18.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.8%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$43,597

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.2%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,600
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	65.8%
Renter occupied	34.2%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	51.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	31.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	38.1%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	24.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	786	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	232	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	411	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	750	34.4%
Households with children under 18	620	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	815	37.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	30.2%
Married	38.8%	36.9%
Separated	5.1%	0.1%
Widowed	4.6%	11.7%
Divorced	12.5%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	6.5%
Kindergarten	181	15.0%
Elementary school	402	33.3%
High school	371	30.7%
College / grad school	177	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Public administration 15.5%

Retail trade 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	28.6%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.5%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.3%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	405	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.5%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,312	93.7%
Spanish	240	4.5%
Other Indo-European	168	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	23	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,285	93.2%
Born in same state	5,255	92.7%
Born in different state	3,395	59.9%
Foreign born	30	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	386	6.8%
Not a US citizen	181	46.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	798	14.1%
French	373	6.6%
Polish	238	4.2%
English	107	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	1.5%
German	42	0.7%
Norwegian	21	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98331

What city is ZIP code 98331 in?

ZIP code 98331 is primarily assigned to Forks, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98331 in?

ZIP code 98331 falls within Clallam County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98331?

22% of residents in ZIP code 98331 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98331 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 98331 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98331?

The median household income in ZIP code 98331 is $43,597, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98331?

The median home value in ZIP code 98331 is $189,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 98331 in?

ZIP code 98331 observes the PST timezone.