City

Port Townsend, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Washington

👥17,401Population
💰$67,061Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$511,900Median Home Value▲ 84% above avg
🎓58.8%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 111% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.6%Other: 6.2%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.4%
Asian1.6%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads58.8% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 111% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,910 (13.8%)
Some College1,473 (10.6%)
Associates2,272 (16.4%)
Bachelors1,238 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree6,917 (49.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 13.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 49.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad13.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate49.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,061 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$511,900 ▲ 84% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,349/mo
Total Housing Units9,739
Vacant Units945

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend is a city in Washington, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,401 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Port Townsend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,061 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Port Townsend is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $511,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,349 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Townsend is well-educated. 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Townsend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98368 17,401 $67,061 $511,900 $1,349 10.3% 58.8% 75.6%