City

Chimacum, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Washington

👥1,654Population
💰$76,414Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$468,000Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓48.3%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.3% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
HS Graduate539 (40%)
Some College105 (7.8%)
Associates54 (4%)
Bachelors133 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree518 (38.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College7.8%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,414 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$468,000 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units881
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Chimacum, WA

Chimacum is a city in Washington, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,654 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Chimacum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,414 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chimacum is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $468,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chimacum is well-educated. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.39%).

Chimacum, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Chimacum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98325 1,654 $76,414 $468,000 $686 5.4% 48.3% 80.7%