City

Lopez Island, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  Washington

👥3,030Population
💰$78,871Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.7Median Age
🏠$700,900Median Home Value▲ 151% above avg
🎓65.6%College Grads▲ 69% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
28%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads65.6% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate249 (10.4%)
Some College177 (7.4%)
Associates388 (16.1%)
Bachelors171 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,405 (58.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 10.4%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 58.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad10.4%
Some College7.4%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate58.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,871 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$700,900 ▲ 151% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,147/mo
Total Housing Units2,396
Vacant Units932

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Lopez Island, WA

Lopez Island is a city in Washington, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,030 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.7 years.

Economically, Lopez Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,871 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lopez Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $700,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,147 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lopez Island is highly educated. 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.17%).

Lopez Island, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Lopez Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98261 3,030 $78,871 $700,900 $1,147 3.2% 65.6% 79.1%