The ZIP Code 98331 is associated with the city of Forks in Washington in Clallam County. The median household income is $41,619, while about 22% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 16.1% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,441. The median age in ZIP Code 98331 is approximately 35.0 years, with 17.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 6,482.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98331 is $41,619, while the region's mean household income is $57,829. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,441. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98331 of $22,441 is approximately 42.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 21.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately130.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 98331 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.2% of 98331 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 98331, 85.0% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.1% in this Clallam County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98331, 94.3% is one race, while 5.7% are two or more races. Approximately 17.2% of 98331 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98331 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (10.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98331, an estimated 38.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Clallam County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 38.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98331 are younger than average. The median age of 35.0 years in ZIP Code 98331 is approximately 8.14% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 98331 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 98331 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98331 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 98331 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.1% of adults 18 and older in this Clallam County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.4% |
| Current asthma | 12.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98331 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 76.6% of those 18 and above in 98331 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 98331 include obesity (34.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 68.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| Current smoking | 19.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.9% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.7% |
In 98331, 56.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.5 minutes. Approximately 30.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98331 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 98331 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.0% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 13.7% |
In ZIP Code 98331, 88.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clallam County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.4% |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98331 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 44.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98331 | 8.09¢/kWh | 6.73¢/kWh | 6.06¢/kWh |
| Washington | 11.4¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98331 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.95 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.23 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.96 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.07 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.44 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 4.81 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.11 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |