| City: | Chinook, Washington |
| County: | Pacific County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:12 AM |
| Population: | 651 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.2887, -123.9121 |
| Land Area: | 31.107 sq mi |
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Chinook sits at the mouth of the Columbia River in Pacific County, Washington, where the river meets the Pacific Ocean. This small coastal community of 651 residents occupies 36 square miles of land and water, with nearly all housing built before 1939. It's one of Washington's oldest fishing settlements.
The Chinook post office maintains 321 PO Boxes for 310 households, a 1.04-to-1 adoption rate that reflects both local reliance and seasonal visitors. With 18% of homes used seasonally (73 of 414 housing units), the community sees periodic population increases during fishing season and summer months. Mail delivery combines limited city carrier service with rural routes serving the surrounding area.
Median age is 52.4 years, placing Chinook among Washington's older communities. Of the 310 occupied homes, 72% are owner-occupied. The median home value stands at $310,400. Most residents (89%) are white, with 17% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
The economy leans heavily on transportation and warehousing, which employs 275 of the workforce (a figure reflecting Columbia River shipping and fishing support operations). Another 85 work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Federal government employment accounts for 33 workers. Work-from-home arrangements are uncommon at 14.3%, likely due to the physical nature of maritime and fishing work.
Street names tell the story of a waterfront settlement. Bay Front Lane, Bayview Street, Marine Lane, and Hungry Harbor Lane reference the community's relationship with the Columbia River and Pacific coast. State Route 101 runs through town with the most delivery points (8 records), followed by Chinook Valley Road (6 records).
Street names like Bay Front Lane, Bayview Street, Marine Lane, and Hungry Harbor Lane reference the community's waterfront location at the Columbia River mouth.
ZIP Code 98614 has 651 residents and 310 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 52.4 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.9%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 651Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 571Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,219Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 310Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $337,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.10Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 257 | 227 | 253 | 198 | 268 | 179 | 139 | 154 | 164 | 142 | 364 | 532 | 591 | 571 |
| Decennial Census | 353 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 651 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.4
Male Median Age: 53.8
Female Median Age: 51.1
| 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 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 33 | 14 | 39 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 |
| Female | 7 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 14 | 21 | 4 |
| Total | 22 | 27 | 35 | 42 | 14 | 10 | 38 | 39 | 50 | 30 | 48 | 56 | 33 | 63 | 67 | 32 | 29 | 16 |
| White: | 579 | 87.07% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 5.71% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 2.41% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 27 | 4.06% |
| Total: | 665 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 332 | 51.00% | 53.8 years |
| Females: | 319 | 49.00% | 51.1 years |
| Total: | 651 | 100% | 52.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 571 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 571 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 571 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $94,219, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $65,469 (227.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,247. Family households earn a median of $96,167 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $96,167). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.9%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (52.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,750 | $21,653 | $24,205 | $38,636 | $0 | $23,477 | $0 | $0 | $40,972 | $40,323 | $60,673 | $68,884 | $105,966 | $94,219 |
| Median Family Income | $29,408 | $28,158 | $39,000 | $46,174 | $49,083 | $75,625 | $78,472 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,469 | $94,875 | $96,167 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,590 | $40,323 | $43,333 | $68,348 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,900 | $35,800 | $36,300 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 310 | 61.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 191 | 38.12% |
| Total: | 501 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 164 | 52.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 110 | 35.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 11.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 310 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $337,300, which is on par with the national median ($332,700), is up $87,300 (34.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $337,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $530 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.93% (25.00% with a mortgage, 75.00% free-and-clear) and renters 2.07% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.79%, which is much higher than 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 | $250,000 | $186,200 | $184,000 | $170,400 | $164,100 | $159,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $184,000 | $237,700 | $310,400 | $337,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $530 | $531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 59 | 24.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 177 | 73.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 2.07% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 241 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 241 | 66.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 123 | 33.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 364 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 329 | 90.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 1.37% |
| Other Units: | 30 | 8.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 364 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.80% 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 92.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 27.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 61.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 31.40 percentage points since 2011. 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 (83.33%). College enrollment is 16.67%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 40 | 7.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 208 | 41.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 108 | 21.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 116 | 23.15% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 29 | 5.79% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 501 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 461 | 92.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 5.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 158 | 27.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 350 | 60.45% |
| No Insurance: | 71 | 12.26% |
| Total: | 579 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 508 | 87.74% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.4% | 37.5% | 36.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 25 | 83.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 83.33% |
ZIP Code 98614 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 58 people with an annual payroll of $2,085,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 373Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $462,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,085,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 58Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98614 is located in Pacific County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98614. It covers 31.107 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.282 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 31.107 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.282 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9114.01 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5312315Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chinook CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98614 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.