ZIP Code 98279, WA
Living in 98279
Bikeability27
Walkability67
Commute74
Public Transit27
Affordability41
Public Safety96
Airports55
Hospitals65
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
614Population+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
$58kMedian 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
$580kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$782Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98279, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98279, WA
Orcas Christian School
6 miles, NW
Salmonberry School
6 miles, NW
Orcas Montessori School
6 miles, NW
Spring Street International School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98279, WA
Western Washington University
17 miles, NE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
67 miles, SE
Bastyr University
68 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
71 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98279, WA
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Island Hospital
13 miles, SE
St Joseph Hospital
18 miles, NE
NH Oak Harbor
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98279, WA
Bellingham International Airport
17 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
85 miles, S
Portland International Airport
211 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
238 miles, SE