ZIP Code 98279, WA

Living in 98279

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 67
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 76
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Schools 70
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Residents

614 Population +29 (2010–19)
64  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over20%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate10%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector54%
Self-employed22%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van69%
Walked7%
Worked at home24%

Housing

$580k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$782 Median Monthly Rent +$214 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas19%
Utility gas4%
Wood23%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98279

United States45
Washington38
San Juan County6

Property Crime in 98279

United States48
Washington70
San Juan County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump24%

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 98279

Inland Flooding4
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98279, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98279, WA

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Salmonberry School
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98279, WA

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Bastyr University
68 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98279, WA

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Island Hospital
13 miles, SE
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St Joseph Hospital
18 miles, NE
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NH Oak Harbor
22 miles, S

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98279, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
238 miles, SE