ZIP 98368 rural America/Los_Angeles Jefferson County

ZIP 98368 — Port Townsend, WA

A rural neighborhood profile for Port Townsend, Washington, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
16,702
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
123
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
48.039, -122.844
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 98368, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
9/10
Walkability
5/10

About Port Townsend, WA

ZIP code 98368 sits in Port Townsend, part of Jefferson County in the state of Washington. With roughly 16,702 residents and an estimated density of 123 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Washington index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 98368 against other parts of Port Townsend, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Washington overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 98368:

  • “Movers near Port Townsend WA” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 98368” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Port Townsend” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 98368” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Port Townsend permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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