Hoquiam
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Hoquiam is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, with 8,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aberdeen, 4.6 miles E.
- 8,776residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.7 km²
- 920 / sq mipopulation density
- 98520ZIP code
About Hoquiam
Hoquiam ( HOH-kwee-əm or HOH-kwim) is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It borders the city of Aberdeen at Myrtle Street, with Hoquiam to the west. The two cities share a common economic history in lumbering and exporting, but Hoquiam has maintained its independent identity. It shares a long rivalry with its more populated neighbor, especially in high school sports.
Hoquiam was incorporated on May 21, 1890. Its name comes from a Native American word meaning "hungry for wood", from the great amount of driftwood at the mouth of the Hoquiam River. The population was 8,776 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hoquiam
- Median household income
- $49,795
- Median home value
- $228,200
- Median rent
- $1,086/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Hoquiam had 8,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 920 per sq mi (355 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hoquiam at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grays Harbor County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.54 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Water area | 6.88 sq mi (17.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9772° N, 123.9097° W |
| ZIP code | 98520 |
| Official website | cityofhoquiam.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5332300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hoquiam
- Aberdeen4.6 mi E
- Markham5.7 mi SW
- Cosmopolis6.6 mi E
- Aberdeen Gardens8.3 mi NE
- Ocosta8.6 mi SW
- Central Park9.8 mi E
- Ocean Shores11.4 mi W
- Westport11.5 mi SW
- Cohassett Beach12.1 mi SW
- Oyehut12.4 mi W
- Hogans Corner12.7 mi W
- Grayland12.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Hoquiam
What county is Hoquiam in?
Hoquiam is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
What is the population of Hoquiam, WA?
8,776 people lived in Hoquiam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hoquiam, WA?
The ZIP code of Hoquiam is 98520.
What is the elevation of Hoquiam?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hoquiam?
Aberdeen (4.6 mi), Markham (5.7 mi), Cosmopolis (6.6 mi), Aberdeen Gardens (8.3 mi), Ocosta (8.6 mi).
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