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98279

Washington · 680 residents · 13.632 sq mi
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ZIP 98279 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $937,500. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $937,500, the poverty rate sits 103% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. Among the 9 ZIP codes in San Juan County, 98279 ranks 8th by median household income.

$70,417
US average: $82,259
$937,500
US average: $376,019
49.5%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
11.9%
Age 65+
36.3%
52.9%
47.1%
1.99 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(27)
Diversity Score20.3%(138)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within San Juan County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98222$106,333
98243$139,167
98245$95,811
98250$88,556
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98279?

ZIP code 98279 has about 680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98279?

The typical household in ZIP code 98279 earns about $70,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98279 expensive?

In ZIP code 98279, the median home is worth about $937,500, and the typical rent is about $2,101 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98279?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98279?

About 25.3% of people in ZIP code 98279 live below the federal poverty line.

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