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Forks, WA
City in Clallam County, Washington.
Population
3,400
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
822
ZIP codes
0
Forks and its ZIP codes
Forks at a glance
- Forks is about 7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,481 a year, 38% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,200 (60% below Washington) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Forks, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forks, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,481
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (570), Irish Americans (458), German Americans (420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clallam County. PPP loans are for Forks.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,055
24,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $11,773 per person
How people get to work
Forks, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forks, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
281
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 35°F
119.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forks, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Forks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clallam BayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| SekiuCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| QueetsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
| Neah BayCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forks, WA in?
- Forks is in Clallam County, Washington.
- What is the population of Forks, WA?
- About 3,400 people live in Forks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forks?
- Nearby places include Clallam Bay (22 mi), Sekiu (22 mi), Queets (29 mi), Neah Bay (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023