Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 100 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,205 (15.9%) |
| Some College | 1,104 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 2,037 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,052 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,410 (53.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,951 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $736,858 ▲ 164% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,423/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,517 |
| Vacant Units | 4,683 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |