98280 ZIP Code — Orcas, WA

San Juan County, Washington

ZIP code 98280 is located in Orcas, Washington, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 6.19 square miles and serves a population of 398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98280

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $858,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 98280 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

398

population

6.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98280

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City	Status
Orcas	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	398
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	6.19 sq mi
Water area	5.80 sq mi
Latitude	48.6165
Longitude	-122.9095
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	38.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	29.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	22.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	9.0%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

398

Population

People per sq mi

61.8

Median age

$76,583

Median household income

$51,958

Per capita income

$858,100

Median home value

$1,781

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

67.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	10.8%
18 and over	355	89.2%
65 and over	182	45.7%
Median age	61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 6.7%

Asian 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	352	87.6%
Two or more races	27	6.7%
Asian	15	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1%
Other race	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	38.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	29.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	22.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	9.0%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$76,583

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 39.7%

$1M+ 38.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$858,100
Median rent / month	$1,781
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	51.0%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	27.3%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.5%
1 bedroom	24.4%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	30.7%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	42	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	26	12.8%
Households with children under 18	19	9.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	57.6%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.5%	18.8%
Married	74.5%	76.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	1.7%
Divorced	17.4%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 6.0%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 36.3%

Graduate / professional 31.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	67.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	57.7%
High school	10	19.2%
College / grad school	12	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Finance & real estate 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Professional & management 7.5%

Retail trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.9%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	25.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	8.0%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.8%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	395	99.2%
Spanish	4	1.0%
Other Indo-European	4	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	372	93.5%
Born in same state	366	92.0%
Born in different state	97	24.4%
Foreign born	6	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	26	6.5%
Not a US citizen	14	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	19.6%
French	60	15.1%
Irish	6	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	1.5%
Arab	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98280

What city is ZIP code 98280 in?

ZIP code 98280 is primarily assigned to Orcas, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98280 in?

ZIP code 98280 falls within San Juan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98280 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 98280 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98280?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 98280 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 98280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98280 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 98280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 98280 in?

ZIP code 98280 observes the PST timezone.