| City: | La Push, Washington |
| County: | Clallam County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:03 AM |
| Population: | 404 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.9009, -124.6011 |
| Land Area: | 1.517 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 183 PO Boxes for 147 occupied households. That adoption rate of 1.25 means the post office serves beyond its immediate boundaries, reaching tribal members in surrounding areas who travel to La Push for mail service. There's no street delivery infrastructure across the 2.6 square miles of this coastal reservation. Ocean Drive and Plestin receive carrier delivery, but those two streets don't begin to cover the community's geography.
Extended family households are common here. The population-to-household ratio of 2.75 reflects multigenerational living arrangements typical of tribal communities. With a median age of 34, this is a younger population than most rural Washington areas. About 30% of workers are employed in arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services—tourism to the dramatic Pacific coastline supports many families.
The median household income of $37,500 sits well below Washington's state average. Median home values reach $57,500, reflecting the isolated location and the fact that most land is held in trust. The post office doesn't just distribute mail here. It serves as the central point where the Quileute community connects to systems beyond the reservation's boundaries.
Only two streets receive carrier delivery in this coastal tribal community. Ocean Drive references the Pacific coastline location, while Plestin appears to be a tribal or local place name. The minimal street delivery infrastructure reflects the reservation's geographic isolation and reliance on the PO Box system.
ZIP Code 98350 has 404 residents and 147 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 34.0 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.0% male and 47.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (83.9%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (8.4%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 404Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 344Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 266.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 147Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 501 | 539 | 451 | 448 | 399 | 433 | 416 | 451 | 406 | 520 | 336 | 352 | 367 | 344 |
| Decennial Census | 460 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 404 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34
Male Median Age: 30.5
Female Median Age: 39
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 9 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 30 | 26 | 36 | 34 | 14 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| White: | 34 | 8.40% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 6.91% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.25% |
| American Indian: | 339 | 83.70% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.25% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.25% |
| Total: | 405 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 214 | 52.97% | 30.5 years |
| Females: | 190 | 47.03% | 39.0 years |
| Total: | 404 | 100% | 34.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 323 | 93.90% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 10 | 2.91% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 2.03% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 3.20% |
| Total Population: | 344 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 333 | 96.80% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 3.20% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,250, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $16,667 (48.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,312. Family households earn a median of $55,833 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,833). By gender, male median income is $37,321 and female is $50,313, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,992 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,583 | $39,107 | $37,083 | $40,500 | $34,583 | $36,750 | $36,250 | $43,125 | $35,938 | $35,000 | $29,500 | $40,781 | $37,500 | $51,250 |
| Median Family Income | $32,692 | $42,500 | $35,417 | $40,750 | $34,250 | $35,714 | $35,625 | $36,875 | $35,000 | $36,250 | $34,167 | $40,500 | $37,500 | $55,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,063 | $9,375 | $43,333 | $19,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,417 | $0 | $21,250 | $24,375 | $22,500 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,875 | $23,661 | $23,672 | $30,250 | $24,934 | $35,000 | $34,063 | $52,813 | $0 | $32,188 | $38,750 | $41,563 | $38,750 | $37,321 |
| Median Female Income | $22,500 | $26,944 | $25,500 | $28,750 | $26,083 | $26,944 | $29,063 | $30,833 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $25,417 | $31,429 | $33,125 | $50,313 |
| Employed: | 96 | 40.34% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 6.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 126 | 52.94% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 29.17% |
| Service: | 10 | 10.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 28 | 29.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 19.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 11.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 96 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $76,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,700. The median gross rent is $683, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $358 (110.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $198. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.00% (10.94% with a mortgage, 89.06% free-and-clear) and renters 36.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.53%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,700 | $78,000 | $83,300 | $68,500 | $64,300 | $69,400 | $87,500 | $60,000 | $56,700 | $56,600 | $55,000 | $57,000 | $57,500 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 22.22% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 61.11% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2 | 5.56% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $325 | $361 | $425 | $458 | $525 | $467 | $500 | $479 | $485 | $504 | $550 | $583 | $642 | $683 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7 | 7.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 57.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 36.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 100 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 100 | 85.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 14.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 92 | 78.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 8.55% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 12.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 80.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 58.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 19.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.30%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 5.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 29 | 13.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 82 | 37.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 11.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 51 | 23.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 5.07% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 2.30% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 175 | 80.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 7.37% |
| Private Insurance: | 161 | 39.46% |
| Public Insurance: | 200 | 49.02% |
| No Insurance: | 47 | 11.52% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 361 | 88.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 23.2% | 13.3% | 19.8% | 28.8% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 32.3% | 37.9% | 39.5% | 38.4% | 43.9% | 42.2% | 42.2% | 27.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 6 | 6.74% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 12.36% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 51 | 57.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 23.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 19.10% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 83 | 93.26% |
ZIP Code 98350 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 352Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98350 is located in Clallam County, Washington, within the Port Angeles, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38820) and Washington's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 71,404 people, about 0.57% of whom live in ZIP Code 98350. It covers 1.517 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.185 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Port Angeles, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 71,404Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.517 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.185 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6902.73 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98350 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.