ZIP Code 98261, WA
Living in 98261
Bikeability68
Walkability74
Commute88
Public Transit60
Affordability47
Public Safety95
Airports62
Hospitals66
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+589 (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector51%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Walked7%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$454kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$872Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas17%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas2%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98261
United States45
Washington38
San Juan County6
Property Crime in 98261
United States48
Washington70
San Juan County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98261
Inland Flooding4
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98261, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98261, WA
Spring Street International School
7 miles, NW
Stillpoint School
7 miles, NW
San Juan Montessori School
12 miles, E
Salish Sea Deaf School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98261, WA
Western Washington University
25 miles, NE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
59 miles, SE
Bastyr University
60 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
62 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98261, WA
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Island Hospital
12 miles, E
NH Oak Harbor
14 miles, SE
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98261, WA
Bellingham International Airport
27 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
76 miles, S
Portland International Airport
200 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
233 miles, SE