98548 ZIP Code — Hoodsport, WA

Mason County, Washington

ZIP code 98548 is located in Hoodsport, Washington, within Mason County. It covers approximately 192.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98548

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,979. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 35% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 98548 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,593

population

192.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoodsport	Acceptable
Hoodsport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98555 Lilliwaup (6.4 mi) 98588 Tahuya (9.6 mi) 98592 Union (10.7 mi) 98560 Matlock (12.6 mi) 98528 Belfair (13.7 mi) 98584 Shelton (14.4 mi) 98546 Grapeview (15.8 mi) 98380 Seabeck (16.7 mi) 98524 Allyn (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,593
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	192.08 sq mi
Water area	8.44 sq mi
Latitude	47.4454
Longitude	-123.2188
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	48.9%	39.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	22.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,593

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$65,979

Median household income

$41,289

Per capita income

$241,200

Median home value

$1,351

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

2,379

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

197

35–44

175

45–54

147

55–59

131

60–64

370

65–74

330

247

75–84

219

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	119	4.6%
18 and over	2,474	95.4%
65 and over	1,257	48.5%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,421	91.2%
Two or more races	170	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	63	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	39.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	22.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$65,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,200
Median rent / month	$1,351
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	47.0%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.7%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	48.0%
3 bedrooms	27.8%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	68.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	433	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	176	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	452	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	270	20.3%
Households with children under 18	83	6.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	822	61.8%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	15.8%
Married	39.2%	46.1%
Separated	3.2%	1.7%
Widowed	14.7%	3.5%
Divorced	28.8%	32.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	10.4%
Kindergarten	18	13.3%
Elementary school	76	56.3%
High school	11	8.1%
College / grad school	16	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 18.6%

Information 15.2%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Professional & management 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Retail trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.3%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.7%
Work from home	34.8%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.4

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 40.3%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.1%
Retirement income	55.7%
Supplemental Security	17.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	582	23.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.1%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	67.7%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,579	99.5%
Spanish	54	2.1%
Other Indo-European	54	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,506	96.6%
Born in same state	2,506	96.6%
Born in different state	921	35.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	87	3.4%
Not a US citizen	74	85.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	549	21.2%
Italian	429	16.5%
Polish	71	2.7%
English	50	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	49	1.9%
German	31	1.2%
Irish	12	0.5%
Arab	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.3%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98548

What city is ZIP code 98548 in?

ZIP code 98548 is primarily assigned to Hoodsport, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98548 in?

ZIP code 98548 falls within Mason County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98548 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 98548 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98548 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 98548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 98548 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 98548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98548 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 98548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98548 in?

ZIP code 98548 observes the PST timezone.