98280 ZIP Code, Orcas, WA
98280 is a ZIP code in Orcas, Washington in San Juan County. It covers 6.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98222, 98279 and 98286. 442 people live here in 242 households, fewer than in most Washington ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $80,192, below the Washington median of $98,141; the median age is 61.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Orcas, WA
- County: San Juan County
- Land area: 6.2 sq mi
- Population: 442
- Median household income: $80,192
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 442 |
| Households | 242 |
| Median household income | $80,192 |
| Income per person | $62,035 |
| Median age | 61.9 |
| Homeowners | 83.9% |
| Median home value | $1,031,300 |
| Median rent | $1,906 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 8.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Broadband internet | 97.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 4.5% |
| $50–75K | 33.5% |
| $75–100K | 7.0% |
| $100–150K | 19.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 18.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.0% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 2.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 15.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65–74 | 18.1% |
| 75+ | 30.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.1% |
| Owned outright | 33.5% |
| Rented | 10.3% |
| Vacant | 36.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.6% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 98280
13 business establishments with 78 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98222 (3.3 mi)
- 98279 (3.9 mi)
- 98286 (4.1 mi)
- 98245 (5.3 mi)
- 98243 (6 mi)
- 98261 (7.9 mi)
- 98250 — Roche Harbor CDP, WA (10 mi)
- 98297 (10 mi)
Areas that include 98280
- Orcas, 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) 98280, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98280 in?
- 98280 is a Orcas, WA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 98280 in?
- 98280 is in San Juan County.
- What is the population of 98280?
- About 442 people (±107), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 474.
- What is the median household income in 98280?
- $80,192 (±$24,607), 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 98280?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98280 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98280?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98222 (3.3 mi), 98279 (3.9 mi), 98286 (4.1 mi), 98245 (5.3 mi), 98243 (6 mi) and 98261 (7.9 mi).
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