City

Oak Harbor, WA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Island County  ·  Washington

👥42,516Population
💰$79,326Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$455,300Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 4.1%Asian: 7.7%Other: 8.4%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic13.1%
Black4.1%
Asian7.7%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size-2.74
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma284 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,217 (23.3%)
Some College3,965 (14.8%)
Associates5,242 (19.6%)
Bachelors3,668 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree7,340 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,326 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$455,300 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,651/mo
Total Housing Units17,694
Vacant Units1,702

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Oak Harbor, WA

Oak Harbor is a city in Washington, located in Island County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,516 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.81 years.

Economically, Oak Harbor is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,326 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Harbor is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $455,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,651 per month.

The population of Oak Harbor is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.03%).

Oak Harbor, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Oak Harbor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98277 40,338 $79,326 $455,300 $1,651 4.1% 41.5% 59.5%