| City: | Taholah, Washington |
| County: | Grays Harbor County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:09:29 AM |
| Population: | 1,186 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.3893, -124.2067 |
| Land Area: | 57.865 sq mi |
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Taholah sits on the Washington coast as the seat of the Quinault Indian Nation. Of the 1,186 residents, 90% are Native American (1,067 people), making this one of the largest tribal communities in Washington state with PO Box classification. The community occupies 66 square miles along the Pacific Ocean where the Quinault River meets the sea.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Taholah post office maintains 335 PO Boxes for 316 households, a 1.06 adoption rate that shows the post office serves not just local residents but also nearby areas without their own postal facilities.
Street names tell the community's story. Quinault Street, Cuitan Street, Chai Chu Drive, and Jilem Drive use tribal language, while Ocean View Drive references the coastal setting. The numbered grid (1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue) shows a small town core, but most delivery happens through rural routes serving homes spread across the coastal territory.
Households here average 3.75 people, well above Washington's state average. This pattern is common in tribal communities where extended families often share homes. Median age is 27 years, younger than most rural communities. Homeownership is strong: 191 of 316 households (60%) own rather than rent.
The tribal government is the major employer. Of those working, 191 people work in public administration, which includes tribal government, schools, law enforcement, and natural resource management. Another 102 work in transportation and warehousing, 135 in other services, and 41 in education and healthcare. Median household income is $48,333, with a median home value of $107,600.
The post office doesn't offer city carrier delivery. Mail comes through one rural route serving the scattered homes and 335 PO Boxes at the post office. General Delivery is also available for those without established addresses. For a community this remote, the post office is how government documents, medications, packages, and essential mail reach residents.
Street names blend tribal language (Quinault, Cuitan, Chai Chu) with numbered streets and coastal references.
ZIP Code 98587 has 1,186 residents and 316 households (average 3.72 persons per household). The median age is 27.0 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (90.0%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,186Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 947Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,333Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 316Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $107,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 909 | 827 | 895 | 896 | 932 | 779 | 819 | 754 | 747 | 784 | 810 | 959 | 947 |
| Decennial Census | 942 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,186 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27
Male Median Age: 27
Female Median Age: 27.1
| 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 | 68 | 51 | 70 | 68 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 52 | 57 | 76 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 42 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 120 | 108 | 146 | 122 | 82 | 73 | 85 | 77 | 53 | 59 | 45 | 59 | 45 | 34 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| White: | 60 | 4.91% |
| Black: | 9 | 0.74% |
| Hispanic:* | 68 | 5.57% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.16% |
| American Indian: | 1,067 | 87.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 1.23% |
| Total: | 1,221 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 602 | 50.76% | 27.0 years |
| Females: | 584 | 49.24% | 27.1 years |
| Total: | 1,186 | 100% | 27.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 937 | 98.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.53% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.06% |
| Total Population: | 947 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 937 | 98.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 1.06% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $48,333, which is considerably lower than the state median ($94,952), is up $18,991 (64.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,128. Family households earn a median of $63,750 versus $18,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,500). By gender, male median income is $42,564 and female is $39,531, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $3,033 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 43.5%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is well above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,342 | $28,188 | $28,984 | $29,000 | $30,417 | $32,500 | $33,250 | $36,563 | $34,205 | $39,821 | $40,313 | $46,875 | $48,333 |
| Median Family Income | $32,212 | $30,000 | $31,484 | $35,000 | $34,219 | $38,125 | $40,179 | $54,250 | $43,500 | $58,750 | $65,167 | $60,625 | $63,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,625 | $22,750 | $25,455 | $25,556 | $21,250 | $23,750 | $21,667 | $14,667 | $14,896 | $13,942 | $14,226 | $15,833 | $18,250 |
| Median Male Income | $48,750 | $48,125 | $49,792 | $52,321 | $0 | $39,000 | $31,000 | $32,361 | $32,031 | $32,045 | $38,889 | $43,151 | $42,564 |
| Median Female Income | $28,500 | $25,000 | $30,324 | $29,375 | $0 | $32,500 | $32,431 | $32,614 | $33,859 | $34,750 | $37,917 | $39,167 | $39,531 |
| Employed: | 311 | 40.60% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 2.87% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 433 | 56.53% |
| Total: | 766 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 62 | 19.94% |
| Service: | 101 | 32.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 63 | 20.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 31 | 9.97% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 54 | 17.36% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 311 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $107,600, which is far less than the state median ($519,800), is up $35,100 (48.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,700. The median gross rent is $702, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,682), is up $367 (109.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $189. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.93% (12.76% with a mortgage, 87.24% free-and-clear) and renters 20.07% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.79%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.42%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,500 | $64,400 | $69,200 | $85,300 | $89,400 | $92,400 | $94,200 | $92,700 | $100,900 | $85,400 | $84,800 | $91,700 | $107,600 |
| Less than $500: | 26 | 42.62% |
| $500 to $999: | 25 | 40.98% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 11.48% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1 | 1.64% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2 | 3.28% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $335 | $327 | $336 | $450 | $450 | $413 | $375 | $513 | $513 | $610 | $609 | $672 | $702 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 10.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 212 | 69.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 61 | 20.07% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 304 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 304 | 90.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 33 | 9.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 337 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 252 | 74.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 2.37% |
| Other Units: | 77 | 22.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 337 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 89.90%, which is on par with the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 22.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%). Private coverage is 31.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (70.90%). Public coverage is 61.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.80%). The share of people in poverty is 30.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%), up 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.70 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 (41.74%). College enrollment is 6.52%, 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: | 7 | 1.13% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 56 | 9.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 282 | 45.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 206 | 33.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 4.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 4.02% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 2.41% |
| Total: | 622 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 559 | 89.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 6.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 292 | 26.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 581 | 53.70% |
| No Insurance: | 209 | 19.32% |
| Total: | 1,082 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 873 | 80.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.6% | 27.1% | 28.6% | 30.6% | 33.1% | 31.3% | 27.2% | 21.4% | 22.7% | 24.7% | 25.7% | 29.1% | 30.4% |
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: | 27 | 11.74% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 6.96% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 96 | 41.74% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 76 | 33.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 6.52% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 43 | 18.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 188 | 81.74% |
ZIP Code 98587 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: | 377Source: 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 98587 is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, within the Aberdeen, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10140) and Washington's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 76,397 people, about 1.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 98587. It covers 57.865 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.267 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Aberdeen, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 76,397Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 57.865 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.267 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: | 5370175Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Taholah CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
ZIP Code 98587 is in the Taholah School District, which serves grades 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 January 1, 2026.