ZIP Code 98243, WA
Living in 98243
Bikeability57
Walkability90
Commute83
Public Transit61
Affordability43
Public Safety95
Airports56
Hospitals67
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
589Population+225 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age
66%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate7%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree54%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K24%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector44%
Self-employed41%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office7%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van47%
Public transportation3%
Walked13%
Worked at home34%
Housing
$649kMedian Home Value-$77k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$950Median Monthly Rent+$83 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K41%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas36%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98243
United States45
Washington38
San Juan County6
Property Crime in 98243
United States48
Washington70
San Juan County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98243
Inland Flooding4
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98243, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98243, WA
Stillpoint School
6 miles, S
Spring Street International School
6 miles, S
Orcas Christian School
7 miles, NE
Salmonberry School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98243, WA
Western Washington University
25 miles, E
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
70 miles, SE
Bastyr University
70 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
73 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98243, WA
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
6 miles, S
Island Hospital
19 miles, SE
NH Oak Harbor
24 miles, SE
St Joseph Hospital
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98243, WA
Bellingham International Airport
24 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
87 miles, S
Portland International Airport
210 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
244 miles, SE