City

Hoquiam, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grays Harbor County  ·  Washington

👥12,274Population
💰$56,920Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$212,400Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4.6%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.4%
Asian1.7%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma76 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,442 (29.9%)
Some College1,585 (19.4%)
Associates1,460 (17.8%)
Bachelors985 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,632 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College19.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,920 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$212,400 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,003/mo
Total Housing Units5,373
Vacant Units366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Hoquiam, WA

Hoquiam is a city in Washington, located in Grays Harbor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,274 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Hoquiam is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,920 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hoquiam is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,003 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hoquiam is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hoquiam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98550 12,274 $56,920 $212,400 $1,003 7.6% 32.0% 64.7%