Island County, WA ZIP Codes
Washington (WA) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
87,432
population (2021)
+11.4%
pop change since 2010
53029
FIPS code
Island County ZIP code map
About Island County
Island County is located in Washington and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 87,432 as of 2021,
an increase of
11.4% from 78,506 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Island County is 53029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 87,432 |
| 2010 population | 78,506 |
| Change | +11.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| FIPS code | 53029 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Island County
ZIP codes for Island County, WA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98236 | Clinton | Island | View map |
| 98239 | Coupeville | Island | View map |
| 98249 | Freeland | Island | View map |
| 98253 | Greenbank | Island | View map |
| 98260 | Langley | Island | View map |
| 98277 | Oak Harbor | Island | View map |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor | Island | View map |
| 98282 | Camano Island | Island | View map |
Demographics & statistics
84,159
Population
46.4
Median age
$83,000
Median household income
$44,685
Per capita income
$539,100
Median home value
$1,233
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
32,807
Housing units
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,186
Under 5
2,274
1,893
5–9
1,970
2,387
10–14
2,483
1,768
15–19
1,839
1,996
20–24
2,076
5,522
25–34
5,746
4,726
35–44
4,917
4,098
45–54
4,264
2,627
55–59
2,733
3,324
60–64
3,458
6,537
65–74
6,802
3,167
75–84
3,295
1,015
85+
1,056
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,418 | 14.3% |
| 18 and over | 68,741 | 85.7% |
| 65 and over | 21,872 | 34.4% |
| Median age | 46.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Asian
4.4%
Black or African American
2.2%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,822 | 77.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,813 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,200 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3,878 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,936 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 1,619 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 766 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 325 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $83,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
33.3%
$500k–$1M
40.8%
$1M+
11.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $539,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,233 |
| Owner occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 21.5% |
| Single-family detached | 85.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.9% |
| Electricity | 54.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 9.0% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20,194 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,109 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,423 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,772 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,672 | 19.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,848 | 51.4% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.8% | 15.0% |
| Married | 60.9% | 58.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,374 | 10.9% |
| Kindergarten | 733 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 7,037 | 43.7% |
| High school | 2,782 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,505 | 18.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
11.4%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
8.5%
Public administration
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Information
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.5% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.8% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 4.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
3.5%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
12.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.5% |
| Retirement income | 39.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,877 | 13.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 49.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 79,699 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 2,350 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 742 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 366 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 1,224 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 77,891 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 76,404 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 32,074 | 41.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,487 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,268 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,212 | 70.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11,848 | 14.1% |
| Italian | 9,983 | 11.9% |
| Polish | 4,593 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 3,322 | 3.9% |
| English | 2,007 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 979 | 1.2% |
| German | 746 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 215 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 83 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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