98279 ZIP Code – Olga, Washington
98279 is a ZIP code serving Olga, Washington in San Juan County with a population of approximately 614 residents. The median household income is $58,906 — below the Washington average and below the national average. The median home value of $725,500 is well above the national average, with 69.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,638 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 94% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average. About 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 55.4, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98280, 98245, 98222.
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ZIP 98279 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98279 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 614 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $725k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,638 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.9% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.3% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98280 – Orcas
- 98245 – Eastsound
- 98222 – Blakely Island
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98286 – Shaw Island
- 98243 – Deer Harbor
- 98221 – Anacortes
- 98297 – Waldron
- 98261 – Lopez Island
- 98250 – Friday Harbor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98280 | ORCAS | 398 | $76,583 |
| 98245 | EASTSOUND | 4,088 | $67,734 |
| 98222 | BLAKELY ISLAND | 117 | $102,500 |
| 98262 | LUMMI ISLAND | 965 | $82,500 |
| 98286 | SHAW ISLAND | 158 | $69,750 |