ZIP Code 98278, Washington
ZIP Code 98278 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 98278 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Island County, Washington. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,932. The land area covers 4.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,932 | ±73 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 22 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 0 | ±13 | 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 | 0 | ±13 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $26,907 | ±$2,598 |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±20% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 65 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Subscriptions | 0 | ±13 |
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 | KG-08 | BOW, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Anacortes, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Anacortes, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BURLINGTON, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Port Townsend, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Oak Harbor, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Anacortes, 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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Skagit Valley College
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College | 17.9 mi away | 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273 |
3604167600
|
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OAK HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 1000 SE REGATTA DRIVE, OAK HARBOR, WA, 98277 |
(360) 675-5115
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Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
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College | 21.5 mi away | 42 N Water St, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339 |
3603854948
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COUPEVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 788 NW ALEXANDER, COUPEVILLE, WA, 98239 |
(360) 678-4911
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LA CONNER REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 520 MORRIS ST., LA CONNER, WA, 98257 |
(360) 466-3352
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CAMANO ISLAND LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 848 N. SUNRISE BLVD., CAMANO ISLAND, WA, 98282 |
(360) 387-5150
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ANACORTES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 1220 10TH ST, ANACORTES, WA, 98221 |
(360) 293-1910
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STANWOOD LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 9701 271ST ST. NW, STANWOOD, WA, 98292 |
(360) 629-3132
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PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 1220 LAWRENCE STREET, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368 |
(360) 385-3181
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MOUNT VERNON CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 208 W. KINCAID ST., MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273 |
(360) 336-6249
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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 WHIDBEY ISLAND NAS, WA US, located 0.7 miles from ZCTA5 98278. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.3° | 38.1° | 43.7° | 2.43" | 1.1" |
| February | 51.1° | 37.2° | 44.2° | 1.63" | 1.0" |
| March | 54.5° | 40.1° | 47.3° | 1.68" | 0.6" |
| April | 58.4° | 43.4° | 50.9° | 1.69" | 0.0" |
| May | 62.0° | 48.0° | 55.0° | 1.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 65.8° | 51.5° | 58.6° | 1.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 69.0° | 54.0° | 61.5° | 0.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 69.7° | 53.9° | 61.8° | 0.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 66.8° | 50.2° | 58.5° | 1.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.2° | 45.6° | 52.9° | 2.04" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.5° | 40.9° | 47.2° | 3.13" | 0.3" |
| December | 48.7° | 37.8° | 43.3° | 1.95" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whidbey Island Station CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Oak Harbor city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Coupeville town | Town | 8.5 mi | — |
| La Conner town | Town | 8.9 mi | — |
| Anacortes city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Bay View CDP | CDP | 13.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 98278. • 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.