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98253

Washington · 2,311 residents · 10.942 sq mi
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ZIP 98253 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $789,800. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Island County, 98253 ranks 7th by median household income.

$71,131
US average: $82,259
$789,800
US average: $376,019
60.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
9.1%
Age 65+
55.1%
49.4%
50.6%
1.88 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,064)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(51)
Asian1.6%(38)
Other6.4%(148)
Diversity Score24.7%(570)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Island County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98236$94,362
98239$92,125
98249$99,519
98260$101,987
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98253?

ZIP code 98253 has about 2,311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98253?

The typical household in ZIP code 98253 earns about $71,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98253 expensive?

In ZIP code 98253, the median home is worth about $789,800, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98253?

About 60.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98253 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98253?

About 10.5% of people in ZIP code 98253 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024