City

Forks, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clallam County  ·  Washington

👥5,526Population
💰$48,313Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$194,700Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 17.5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 4.3%Other: 8.3%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic17.5%
Black1.2%
Asian4.3%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma205 (5.3%)
HS Graduate1,092 (28.1%)
Some College658 (16.9%)
Associates734 (18.9%)
Bachelors432 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree764 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College16.9%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.6%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,313 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$194,700 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units2,808
Vacant Units498

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
52%
About Forks, WA

Forks is a city in Washington, located in Clallam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,526 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Forks is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,313 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Forks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month.

The population of Forks is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.79%).

Forks, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Forks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98331 5,526 $48,313 $194,700 $850 6.2% 30.8% 59.6%