98280 ZIP Code – Orcas, Washington
98280 is a very small ZIP code in Orcas, Washington, part of San Juan County with a population of approximately 398 residents. At $76,583, the median household income here runs near the Washington average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $858,100 is well above the national average, with 83.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,781 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 100% single-family (increasing).
At 7.4%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 6.8%, well below the national average. About 65.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 61.6, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98286, 98245, 98222.
ZIP Code 98280 Data
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ZIP 98280 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98280 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 398 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $858k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,781 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 61.6 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 65.5% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98286 – Shaw Island
- 98245 – Eastsound
- 98222 – Blakely Island
- 98243 – Deer Harbor
- 98279 – Olga
- 98261 – Lopez Island
- 98297 – Waldron
- 98250 – Friday Harbor
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98221 – Anacortes
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98286 | SHAW ISLAND | 158 | $69,750 |
| 98245 | EASTSOUND | 4,088 | $67,734 |
| 98222 | BLAKELY ISLAND | 117 | $102,500 |
| 98243 | DEER HARBOR | 297 | $82,279 |
| 98279 | OLGA | 614 | $58,906 |