ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA

98278

Washington · 1,932 residents · 4.22 sq mi

With 1,932 people, ZIP 98278 is a ZIP code in Island County. This skews young, with a median age of 22.0. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The average commute runs 6 minutes. Headcount has barely moved since 2024.

Population

1,932

Per capita income

$26,907

US average: $44,673

Bachelor's+

13.8%

US average: 35.6%

Land area

4.22 sq mi

Age, sex & households

Median age

22.0

Under 18

0.0%

Age 65+

0.0%

Male

82.1%

Female

17.9%

Race & ethnicity · 2024

2024

White, non-Hispanic33.8%(653)

Black10.5%(202)

Hispanic / Latino32.7%(631)

Asian8.4%(162)

Other14.7%(284)

Diversity Score

Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.

Commute & vehicles

6.2 min

53.4%

17.6%

0.0%

0.4%

27.8%

0.0%

Work & employment

Unemployment

0.0%

Labor force participation

97.8%

Self-employed

0.0%

Management & professional

24.6%

People & community

10.6%

52.8%

68.7%

19.9%

Within Island County

Income rank vs other ZIPs

LOWESTHIGHEST

Adjacent ZIPs

98236$94,362

98239$92,125

98249$99,519

98253$71,131

In context

ZIP 98278 compared with Island County

Measure	ZIP 98278	Island County	Difference
Bachelor's degree or higher	13.8%	36.6%	−22.8 pts
Foreign-born residents	10.6%	8.0%	+2.5 pts
Median age	22.0	44.8	22.8 years younger

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Containing area

Island County

Other ZIP codes in Island County

ZIP 98277 ZIP 98282 ZIP 98239 ZIP 98236 ZIP 98260 ZIP 98249 ZIP 98253

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