| ZIP Code | 98260 |
|---|---|
| City | Langley |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Island County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 125 ft |
| Latitude | 48.035925 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.45263 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.7 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.2% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 636 (13.5%) |
| Some College | 495 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 784 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 318 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,467 (52.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,490 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $646,100 ▲ 132% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,455/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,296 |
| Vacant Units | 694 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,296 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 694 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 98260 is located in Langley, Washington, within Island County. With a population of 5,480, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.7 years. Economically, 98260 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,490 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98260 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $646,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,455 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 98260 is primarily White (89.32%). Residents are well-educated — 59.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98260 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 98260 in Langley, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,480 residents, a median household income of $100,490, and a median home value of $646,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.