US ZIP Code
98278

Oak Harbor, WA

Island County  ·  Washington

● Active
👥 2,178 Population
🎂 22.0 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🎓 13.4% College Grads
▼ 65% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code98278
CityOak Harbor
StateWashington (WA)
CountyIsland County
Area Code360/564
Elevation16 ft
Latitude48.340604
Longitude-122.673992
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS53029
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 82.8% (1,803) Female 17.2% (375) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Hispanic: 27.4%Black: 12%Asian: 7.1%Other: 5%Race
White41.0%
Hispanic27.4%
Black12.0%
Asian7.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
87%
25–44
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads13.4% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate129 (44.3%)
Some College67 (23%)
Associates56 (19.2%)
Bachelors6 (2.1%)
Graduate Degree33 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 23%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 2.1%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad44.3%
Some College23.0%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors2.1%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
27%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
94%
15–30 min
6%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 98278 is in Oak Harbor, WA, in Island County.
ZIP code 98278 is located in Washington (WA).
ZIP code 98278 is in Island County, WA.
ZIP 98278 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 98278 is 2,178 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 98278

ZIP code 98278 is located in Oak Harbor, Washington, within Island County. With a population of 2,178, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22 years.

The population of 98278 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.0%. Residents are less-educated — 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.

Overall, ZIP code 98278 in Oak Harbor, WA is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.