San Juan County, WA ZIP Codes
Washington (WA) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
18,557
population (2021)
+17.7%
pop change since 2010
53055
FIPS code
San Juan County ZIP code map
About San Juan County
San Juan County is located in Washington and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,557 as of 2021,
an increase of
17.7% from 15,769 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for San Juan County is 53055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,557 |
| 2010 population | 15,769 |
| Change | +17.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| FIPS code | 53055 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in San Juan County
ZIP codes for San Juan County, WA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98222 | Blakely Island | San Juan | View map |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor | San Juan | View map |
| 98245 | Eastsound | San Juan | View map |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor | San Juan | View map |
| 98261 | Lopez Island | San Juan | View map |
| 98279 | Olga | San Juan | View map |
| 98280 | Orcas | San Juan | View map |
| 98286 | Shaw Island | San Juan | View map |
| 98297 | Waldron | San Juan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,884
Population
55.5
Median age
$77,226
Median household income
$59,814
Per capita income
$670,420
Median home value
$1,049
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
10,225
Housing units
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
248
Under 5
242
290
5–9
283
368
10–14
360
346
15–19
338
306
20–24
299
714
25–34
697
909
35–44
887
967
45–54
944
639
55–59
623
834
60–64
814
1,842
65–74
1,798
879
75–84
858
202
85+
197
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,212 | 9.8% |
| 18 and over | 14,672 | 90.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,776 | 38.3% |
| Median age | 55.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.2%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,091 | 85.2% |
| Two or more races | 880 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 824 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 472 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $77,226 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
5.7%
$300k–$500k
19.5%
$500k–$1M
41.2%
$1M+
25.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $670,420 |
| Median rent / month | $1,049 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 46.2% |
| Single-family detached | 90.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 59.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 20.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,159 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 612 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,334 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,952 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,534 | 15.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,898 | 50.3% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Married | 64.3% | 60.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
13.4%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
32.4%
Graduate / professional
21.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 134 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 2.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,055 | 37.9% |
| High school | 629 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 342 | 34.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Professional & management
15.8%
Construction
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Retail trade
6.6%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.0% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 12.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.5% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 18.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.3% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 17.8% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
19.6%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
40.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.1% |
| Retirement income | 31.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.6% |
| No physical activity | 12.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 10.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 6.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 56.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 74.2% |
| Teeth loss | 6.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,220 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 15.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 49.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,394 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 335 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 218 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,589 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,268 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 5,725 | 34.1% |
| Foreign born | 321 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,295 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 683 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,984 | 17.7% |
| Italian | 2,155 | 12.8% |
| Polish | 874 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 419 | 2.5% |
| English | 333 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 207 | 1.2% |
| Norwegian | 85 | 0.5% |
| German | 68 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 62 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.1% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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