98362 ZIP Code — Port Angeles, WA

Clallam County, Washington

ZIP code 98362 is located in Port Angeles, Washington, within Clallam County. It covers approximately 122.97 square miles and serves a population of 24,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98362

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $340,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $65,178. 44% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98362 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,544

population

122.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98362 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98362

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98362. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Angeles	Acceptable
Port Angeles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98382 Sequim (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,544
Population density	200 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	122.97 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	47.9961
Longitude	-123.3828
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	46.8%	46.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.8%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

24,544

Population

200

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$65,178

Median household income

$36,903

Per capita income

$340,000

Median home value

$1,068

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

8,238

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

691

Under 5

655

614

5–9

583

588

10–14

558

524

15–19

497

593

20–24

563

1,426

25–34

1,353

1,580

35–44

1,499

1,265

45–54

1,201

905

55–59

858

1,004

60–64

953

2,080

65–74

1,973

994

75–84

943

330

85+

314

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,397	17.9%
18 and over	20,147	82.1%
65 and over	6,634	27.0%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	21,404	83.2%
Two or more races	1,578	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,197	4.7%
Other race	610	2.4%
Asian	405	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	362	1.4%
Black or African American	185	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	46.1%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.8%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$65,178

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 37.4%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$340,000
Median rent / month	$1,068
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	84.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	8.1%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,148	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	786	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,086	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,781	25.7%
Households with children under 18	2,097	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,764	44.1%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	22.6%
Married	50.7%	51.2%
Separated	0.6%	1.7%
Widowed	3.9%	9.3%
Divorced	15.0%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 22.0%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	372	9.3%
Kindergarten	301	7.5%
Elementary school	1,498	37.5%
High school	802	20.1%
College / grad school	1,021	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 8.5%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,372	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,198	94.5%
Spanish	454	2.0%
Other Indo-European	308	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.1%
Other languages	123	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,360	95.2%
Born in same state	23,044	93.9%
Born in different state	11,994	48.9%
Foreign born	316	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,184	4.8%
Not a US citizen	769	64.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,101	16.7%
Italian	3,459	14.1%
Polish	1,404	5.7%
Arab	1,137	4.6%
English	398	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	291	1.2%
Dutch	134	0.5%
Irish	72	0.3%
Norwegian	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98362

What city is ZIP code 98362 in?

ZIP code 98362 is primarily assigned to Port Angeles, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98362 in?

ZIP code 98362 falls within Clallam County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98362 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 98362 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98362 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 98362 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98362 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 98362 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98362?

The median home value in ZIP code 98362 is $340,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98362 in?

ZIP code 98362 observes the PST timezone.