County

Island County, WA

7 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Washington

👥69,212Population
💰$85,587Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$517,910Median Home Value▲ 86% above avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 3.1%Asian: 5.4%Other: 7.1%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic9.9%
Black3.1%
Asian5.4%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.83
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma327 (0.7%)
HS Graduate9,705 (20.3%)
Some College6,106 (12.8%)
Associates8,782 (18.4%)
Bachelors5,711 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree17,195 (36%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,587 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$517,909 ▲ 86% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,564/mo
Total Housing Units33,566
Vacant Units5,463

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Island County, WA

Island County is located in Washington and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 69,212 residents. With a median age of 43.96, it is a middle-aged county.

Island County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,586 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.

Housing in Island County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $517,909 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,564. Homeownership rates are high at 69.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Island County are primarily White (73.56%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Island County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Island County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
98236 Clinton 7,052 $103,941 $611,000 $1,542 4.2% 57.8%
98239 Coupeville 7,492 $86,138 $577,700 $1,177 4.8% 52.4%
98249 Freeland 4,531 $99,583 $585,700 $1,648 2.2% 54.5%
98253 Greenbank 2,141 $73,393 $710,100 $1,464 2.9% 61.7%
98260 Langley 5,480 $100,490 $646,100 $1,455 3.5% 59.2%
98277 Oak Harbor 40,338 $79,326 $455,300 $1,651 4.1% 41.5%