Port Townsend, WA cityscape

98368

Port Townsend, WA

Total Population
17,046
Median Household Income
$61,924
Median Home Value
$457,800
Median Rent
$1,147

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$61,924
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$457,800
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,147
100% above state median
Median Age
59.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Port Townsend, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 52.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 59.6 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 12.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$61,924
-17.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.94 people

Total Households
8,641
Family Households
43.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
12.0%
Total Employed Residents:3,149

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.1%
191 workers
Public Transit
1.7%
80 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,628
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
88.0%
5,876 employed
Labor Force
6,693
806 unemployed
Median Age
59.6 years
Per Capita Income
$43,442
Poverty Rate
13.1%

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