Forks city, WA

ZIP 98331 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Forks city, WA (98331)

Median Income

$48,313

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+297

Wealth inflow

Population

5,526

Unemployment

6.2%

2.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 297 for ZIP 98331 (Forks city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.2%+68% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

28.7%+146% vs US avg

156

Establishments

1,468

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining7.3%
Construction6.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade14.2%
Transportation, utilities1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.4%
Professional, scientific, management4.7%
Education, health care, social25.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.9%
Other services1.6%
Public administration16.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98331 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.3%, median income rose 1.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.6%.

Median Income

$48,313

-36% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate