98281 ZIP Code – Point Roberts, Washington

Located in Point Roberts, Washington, ZIP code 98281 is a small ZIP code within Whatcom County with a population of approximately 1,249 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $74,400, which is near the Washington average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $375,300, above the national average, with 86.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,043 is near the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.3%, well below the national average. About 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 48.4%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 55.7, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98230, 98240, 98297.

ZIP Code 98281 Data

Population 1,249
Median Household Income $74,400
Median Home Value $375,300
Median Rent $1,043
Median Age 55.7
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.4%
State Washington

ZIP 98281 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98281WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population1,24912k10k
Median Household Income$74k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$375k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,043$1,322$1,088
Median Age55.743.043.2
Unemployment Rate2.3%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate12.2%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher48.4%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98230 BLAINE 18,605 $79,789
98240 CUSTER 3,426 $102,602
98297 WALDRON 55 $43,000
98248 FERNDALE 27,147 $86,334
98245 EASTSOUND 4,088 $67,734