98286 ZIP Code, Shaw Island, WA
98286 is a ZIP code in Shaw Island, Washington in San Juan County. It covers 7.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98243, 98280 and 98250. 155 people live here in 87 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 (72%). Median household income is $74,250, below the Washington median of $98,141; the median age is 69.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shaw Island, WA
- County: San Juan County
- Land area: 7.7 sq mi
- Population: 155
- Median household income: $74,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 155 |
| Households | 87 |
| Median household income | $74,250 |
| Income per person | $45,626 |
| Median age | 69.4 |
| Homeowners | 72.4% |
| Median home value | $675,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 4.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 16.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 24.1% |
| $75–100K | 25.3% |
| $100–150K | 6.9% |
| $150–200K | 16.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.9% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 5.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 2.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65–74 | 29.7% |
| 75+ | 29.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 3.5% |
| Owned outright | 24.2% |
| Rented | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 61.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.6% |
| Townhome | 2.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.2% |
Businesses in 98286
8 business establishments with 32 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98243 (3.8 mi)
- 98280 (4.1 mi)
- 98250 — Roche Harbor CDP, WA (6 mi)
- 98222 (6.4 mi)
- 98261 (6.8 mi)
- 98245 (7.2 mi)
- 98279 (7.9 mi)
- 98297 (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 98286
- Shaw Island, WA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- San Juan County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Washington ZIP code data
Mail every home in 98286
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98286, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98286 in?
- 98286 is a Shaw Island, WA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 98286 in?
- 98286 is in San Juan County.
- What is the population of 98286?
- About 155 people (±46), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 253.
- What is the median household income in 98286?
- $74,250 (±$15,938), 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 98286?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98286 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98286?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98243 (3.8 mi), 98280 (4.1 mi), 98250 (6 mi, Roche Harbor), 98222 (6.4 mi), 98261 (6.8 mi) and 98245 (7.2 mi).
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