98243 ZIP Code, Deer Harbor, WA
98243 is a ZIP code in Deer Harbor, Washington in San Juan County. It covers 3.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98286, 98250 and 98245. 327 people live here in 144 households, fewer than in most Washington ZIP codes. With about 108 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $139,167, above the Washington median of $98,141; the median age is 46.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Deer Harbor, WA
- County: San Juan County
- Land area: 3.0 sq mi
- Population: 327
- Median household income: $139,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 327 |
| Households | 144 |
| Median household income | $139,167 |
| Income per person | $89,368 |
| Median age | 46.2 |
| Homeowners | 66.7% |
| Median home value | $1,094,800 |
| Median rent | $1,125 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.8% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 2.1% |
| $100–150K | 10.4% |
| $150–200K | 26.4% |
| $200K+ | 22.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.2% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 21.7% |
| 45–54 | 16.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.5% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.3% |
| Owned outright | 17.1% |
| Rented | 13.7% |
| Vacant | 59.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 98243
18 business establishments with 100 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98286 (3.8 mi)
- 98250 — Roche Harbor CDP, WA (5.5 mi)
- 98245 (5.8 mi)
- 98280 (6 mi)
- 98297 (6.2 mi)
- 98279 (8.8 mi)
- 98222 (9.2 mi)
- 98261 (10.7 mi)
Areas that include 98243
- Deer Harbor, WA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- San Juan County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Washington ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98243 in?
- 98243 is a Deer Harbor, WA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 98243 in?
- 98243 is in San Juan County.
- What is the population of 98243?
- About 327 people (±102), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 340.
- What is the median household income in 98243?
- $139,167 (±$69,370), compared with $98,141 for Washington as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 98243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98286 (3.8 mi), 98250 (5.5 mi, Roche Harbor), 98245 (5.8 mi), 98280 (6 mi), 98297 (6.2 mi) and 98279 (8.8 mi).
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