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 Code | 98278 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Harbor |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Island County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 16 ft |
| Latitude | 48.340604 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.673992 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53029 |
| ZIP Type | Unique |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 82.8% (1,803)
Female 17.2% (375) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White41.0%
Hispanic27.4%
Black12.0%
Asian7.1%
Other5.0%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 13.4% ▼ 65% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 129 (44.3%) |
| Some College | 67 (23%) |
| Associates | 56 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 6 (2.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33 (11.3%) |
Education
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
Commute Time
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.