ZIP Code 98253, Washington
ZIP Code 98253 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 98253 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Island County, Washington. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,311. The land area covers 10.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,311 | ±384 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 66.3 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,226 | ±270 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,785 | ±307 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,226 | ±270 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 559 | ±215 |
| Median Home Value | $789,800 | ±$122,740 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,470 | ±$447 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,131 | ±$21,308 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,416 | ±$10,455 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 243 | ±102 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 767 | ±196 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.8% | ±23.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 86,478 (2024)
ID: 176797
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 5000, COUPEVILLE WA 98239-5000
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Port Townsend, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Oak Harbor, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | STANWOOD, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Port Hadlock, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-06 | Chimacum, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Chimacum, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mukilteo, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coupeville, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Coupeville, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Coupeville, WA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
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College | 9.0 mi away | 42 N Water St, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339 |
3603854948
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FREELAND LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 5495 HARBOR AVE, FREELAND, WA, 98249 |
(360) 331-7323
|
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Everett Community College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA, 98201 |
4253889100
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LANGLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 104 SECOND ST., LANGLEY, WA, 98260 |
(360) 221-4383
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Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
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College Vocational | 20.2 mi away | 802 SE Everett Mall Way Ste A, Everett, WA, 98208 |
4254239186
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PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 1220 LAWRENCE STREET, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368 |
(360) 385-3181
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Edmonds College
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College | 21.7 mi away | 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036 |
4256401459
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 620 CEDAR AVENUE, PORT HADLOCK, WA, 98339 | — |
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline
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College Vocational | 24.6 mi away | 18336 Aurora Ave. North Suite 103, Shoreline, WA, 98133 |
20654211115
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JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 620 CEDAR AVENUE, PORT HADLOCK, WA, 98339 |
(360) 385-6544
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PORT TOWNSEND, WA US, located 8.9 miles from ZCTA5 98253. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.4° | 38.4° | 42.4° | 2.24" | 0.0" |
| February | 48.6° | 38.3° | 43.4° | 1.61" | 0.2" |
| March | 52.1° | 40.3° | 46.2° | 1.85" | 0.0" |
| April | 57.5° | 43.2° | 50.4° | 1.53" | 0.0" |
| May | 63.1° | 47.2° | 55.2° | 1.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 67.9° | 51.0° | 59.4° | 1.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 72.6° | 53.0° | 62.8° | 0.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 73.1° | 53.5° | 63.3° | 0.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.0° | 51.0° | 59.5° | 1.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.2° | 46.3° | 52.2° | 1.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 41.3° | 45.7° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.3° | 38.4° | 41.8° | 2.58" | 0.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Marrowstone CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Camano CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Langley city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Port Townsend city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Coupeville town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 98253. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.