County

San Juan County, WA

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Washington

👥18,086Population
💰$84,951Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$736,859Median Home Value▲ 164% above avg
🎓60.7%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.3%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic7.7%
Black0.3%
Asian1.2%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads60.7% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma100 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,205 (15.9%)
Some College1,104 (7.9%)
Associates2,037 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,052 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree7,410 (53.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 53.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College7.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate53.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,951 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$736,858 ▲ 164% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,423/mo
Total Housing Units13,517
Vacant Units4,683

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About San Juan County, WA

San Juan County is located in Washington and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,086 residents. With a median age of 55.64, it is an older county.

San Juan County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,951 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.

Housing in San Juan County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $736,858 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,423. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of San Juan County are primarily White (86.01%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

San Juan County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 9 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 San Juan County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
98222 Blakely Island 126 $104,412 $741,100 0.0% 80.9%
98243 Deer Harbor 337 $123,393 $1,043,500 $1,212 4.3% 69.9%
98245 Eastsound 4,206 $76,579 $694,100 $1,341 5.3% 60.8%
98250 Friday Harbor 9,127 $90,146 $745,700 $1,498 1.9% 58.5%
98261 Lopez Island 3,030 $78,871 $700,900 $1,147 3.2% 65.6%
98279 Olga 650 $78,750 $820,700 $2,109 3.4% 52.5%
98280 Orcas 427 $80,250 $926,800 $1,719 7.1% 69.2%
98286 Shaw Island 135 $70,357 $621,000 0.0% 62.6%
98297 Waldron 48 $60,500 $409,100 0.0% 95.7%