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
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ZIP 98281 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98281 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,249 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $375k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,043 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.7 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98230 – Blaine
- 98240 – Custer
- 98297 – Waldron
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98245 – Eastsound
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98243 – Deer Harbor
- 98279 – Olga
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98280 – Orcas
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 |