98261 ZIP Code – Lopez Island, Washington
98261 is a ZIP code serving Lopez Island, Washington in San Juan County with a population of approximately 3,112 residents. The median household income is $73,077 — near the Washington average and near the national average. Median home values of $628,500 are well above the national average, with 80.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,117 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.2%, below the national average. An estimated 13.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 58.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 60.7, the median age is above the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98222, 98286, 98280.
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ZIP 98261 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98261 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,112 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $628k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,117 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 60.7 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58.6% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98222 – Blakely Island
- 98286 – Shaw Island
- 98280 – Orcas
- 98221 – Anacortes
- 98243 – Deer Harbor
- 98250 – Friday Harbor
- 98279 – Olga
- 98245 – Eastsound
- 98278 – Oak Harbor
- 98297 – Waldron
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98222 | BLAKELY ISLAND | 117 | $102,500 |
| 98286 | SHAW ISLAND | 158 | $69,750 |
| 98280 | ORCAS | 398 | $76,583 |
| 98221 | ANACORTES | 22,969 | $90,007 |
| 98243 | DEER HARBOR | 297 | $82,279 |