ZIP Code 98261

Located in Lopez Island, WA (San Juan County)

ZIP Code 98261 (Lopez Island, WA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,984 residents (39 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $781,505
  • Average Household Income: $80,119

ZIP code 98261 primarily serves Lopez Island, WA in San Juan County. An estimated 2,984 people live within this area, with about 39 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 98261, the average price is around $781,505. That makes local housing 50% higher than the Washington average of $520,577, and 153% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 98261 earns about $80,119 a year. This income is 12% lower than the average family in Washington ($90,840), and 2% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,984
Median Household Income $80,119
Median Home Value $781,505
Median Age 62.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$40,540
Labor Force Participation45.1%
Unemployment Rate4.0%
Average Commute Time18.0 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate80.6%
Median Rent$1,168
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)33.9%
Total Housing Units1,468

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityLopez Island
CountySan Juan
County FIPS53055
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density38.6/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)48.4838, -122.8830
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.43
Dual Income Families34.6%

Marital Status

Married57.6%
Never Married20.7%
Divorced14.2%
Widowed7.5%

Gender

Male48.7%
Female51.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)6.2%
Poverty Rate14.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans10.0%
Disabled Population12.8%
Limited English Proficiency0.3%

All ZIP Codes in Lopez Island

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
98261 Current 2,984 $80,119 $781,505

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