| City: | Neah Bay, Washington |
| Names to Avoid: | Cape Flattery, Makah AFB, Tatoosh Is, Tatoosh Island |
| County: | Clallam County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:09 AM |
| Population: | 1,708 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.3329, -124.6396 |
| Land Area: | 42.479 sq mi |
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Neah Bay sits at the northwestern tip of the continental United States, home to the Makah Nation. Of the 1,708 residents, 1,409 (82.5%) are American Indian, making this one of the largest tribal communities with PO Box classification. The ZIP spans 43 square miles of Clallam County, Washington, serving the Makah Reservation at Cape Flattery.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The post office maintains 549 PO Boxes for 606 households (a 90.6% adoption rate). Most mail is collected at the post office on Bayview Avenue, though rural carrier service reaches some homes along Tsoo Yess Beach Road and Hobuck Road.
Street names tell the story of Makah culture and geography. Bayview Avenue (20 delivery points), Makah Pass (10 points), and Tsoo Yess Beach Road (8 points) lead the delivery network. Traditional place names like Baadah Village Loop, Waatch Beach Drive, and Kal-Chote Street appear throughout the 53-street system. Coast Guard Drive and the historical alias "Makah AFB" reference military presence at this strategic coastal location.
The median age is 30.9 years. With 2.8 people per household, families here are larger than the national average. Public administration employs 412 workers, the dominant employment sector. This includes tribal government operations, federal agencies, and natural resource management. Another 204 residents work in transportation and warehousing. Median household income is $60,227, with per capita income at $26,703.
Homeownership is strong. Of the 606 occupied homes, 432 (71.3%) are owner-occupied. The median home value is $160,800. Many homes were built before 1939 (591 housing units from that era), and 117 are mobile homes. Only 3 of 628 total housing units are seasonal, confirming this is a year-round community, not a vacation area.
The Neah Bay post office has served this community since before postal records began tracking in October 2004. Recognized aliases include Tatoosh Island and Cape Flattery, geographic landmarks at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The "Makah AFB" alias references a former Air Force station, now closed.
To mail to Neah Bay, PO Box addresses are required. General Delivery is available for those without a box. All mail uses the format: PO Box [number], Neah Bay, WA 98357.
Street names combine Makah cultural place names (Tsoo Yess Beach, Baadah Village, Waatch Beach, Kal-Chote) with geographic features and traditional references, alongside a numbered grid system (1st through 7th Avenues).
ZIP Code 98357 has 1,708 residents and 606 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 30.9 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (82.5%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7%, 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: | 1,708Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,519Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $55,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 606Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $133,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,454 | 1,444 | 1,473 | 1,631 | 1,531 | 1,608 | 1,576 | 1,645 | 1,560 | 1,638 | 1,547 | 1,550 | 1,528 | 1,519 |
| Decennial Census | 1,414 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,708 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.9
Male Median Age: 31.2
Female Median Age: 30.7
| 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 | 73 | 99 | 73 | 64 | 54 | 52 | 59 | 53 | 57 | 37 | 45 | 51 | 47 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 4 |
| Female | 84 | 83 | 73 | 72 | 50 | 54 | 62 | 40 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 64 | 41 | 37 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Total | 157 | 182 | 146 | 136 | 104 | 106 | 121 | 93 | 104 | 75 | 86 | 115 | 88 | 70 | 45 | 38 | 27 | 15 |
| White: | 137 | 7.97% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 149 | 8.67% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.52% |
| American Indian: | 1,409 | 82.01% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.17% |
| Other: | 7 | 0.41% |
| Total: | 1,718 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 855 | 50.06% | 31.2 years |
| Females: | 853 | 49.94% | 30.7 years |
| Total: | 1,708 | 100% | 30.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,462 | 96.25% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 11 | 0.72% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 36 | 2.37% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 3.03% |
| Total Population: | 1,519 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,473 | 96.97% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 46 | 3.03% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $55,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,625 (55.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,786. Family households earn a median of $69,196 versus $24,531 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,665). By gender, male median income is $43,920 and female is $55,875, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,955 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.6%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,625 | $32,153 | $31,607 | $35,667 | $35,956 | $35,284 | $37,857 | $40,481 | $44,464 | $48,250 | $50,450 | $65,208 | $60,227 | $55,250 |
| Median Family Income | $39,474 | $43,750 | $42,083 | $47,604 | $39,875 | $38,542 | $42,250 | $47,917 | $51,932 | $56,477 | $57,000 | $69,485 | $73,333 | $69,196 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,688 | $11,118 | $11,452 | $13,750 | $21,667 | $21,750 | $23,897 | $22,917 | $23,281 | $18,654 | $21,250 | $21,579 | $23,235 | $24,531 |
| Median Male Income | $31,464 | $34,271 | $36,875 | $39,107 | $38,929 | $37,813 | $41,053 | $35,938 | $33,523 | $32,614 | $45,625 | $41,750 | $47,708 | $43,920 |
| Median Female Income | $30,040 | $30,703 | $32,500 | $33,333 | $32,212 | $33,026 | $31,607 | $33,750 | $35,909 | $38,958 | $47,250 | $52,981 | $51,563 | $55,875 |
| Employed: | 667 | 57.95% |
| Unemployed: | 68 | 5.91% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 416 | 36.14% |
| Total: | 1,151 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 247 | 37.03% |
| Service: | 131 | 19.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 131 | 19.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 80 | 11.99% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 78 | 11.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 667 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $133,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $9,400 (7.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,900. The median gross rent is $475, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $13 (2.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.79% (15.76% with a mortgage, 84.24% free-and-clear) and renters 29.21% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.65%, 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 | $124,200 | $107,200 | $103,300 | $108,200 | $101,300 | $100,300 | $85,000 | $69,000 | $87,700 | $103,300 | $100,900 | $144,000 | $160,800 | $133,600 |
| Less than $500: | 51 | 35.42% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 22.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 8.33% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 49 | 34.03% |
| Total: | 144 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $462 | $473 | $483 | $449 | $464 | $470 | $466 | $467 | $469 | $447 | $551 | $616 | $613 | $475 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 55 | 11.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 294 | 59.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 144 | 29.21% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 493 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 493 | 88.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 65 | 11.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 558 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 382 | 68.46% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 46 | 8.24% |
| Other Units: | 130 | 23.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 558 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.20% 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 90.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 51.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.18%). College enrollment is 12.98%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 14 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 72 | 8.09% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 305 | 34.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 267 | 30.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 61 | 6.85% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 101 | 11.35% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 70 | 7.87% |
| Total: | 890 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 804 | 90.34% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 171 | 19.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 618 | 37.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 773 | 46.71% |
| No Insurance: | 264 | 15.95% |
| Total: | 1,655 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,391 | 84.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.6% | 18.3% | 15.3% | 14.3% | 16.8% | 18.9% | 20.2% | 17.2% | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.2% | 13.2% | 13.3% | 17.1% |
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: | 39 | 8.72% |
| Kindergarten: | 27 | 6.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 193 | 43.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 130 | 29.08% |
| College or graduate school: | 58 | 12.98% |
| Total: | 447 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 66 | 14.77% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 350 | 78.30% |
ZIP Code 98357 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 83 people with an annual payroll of $3,001,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 593Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $633,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,001,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 83Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98357 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 2.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 98357. It covers 42.479 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.178 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: | 42.479 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.178 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: | 5348295Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Neah Bay CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
ZIP Code 98357 is in the Cape Flattery School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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 March 1, 2026.