City

Point Roberts, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥1,275Population
💰$80,197Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$460,500Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 9.6%Asian: 7.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian7.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate145 (14.7%)
Some College104 (10.5%)
Associates177 (18%)
Bachelors93 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree462 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College10.5%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,197 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$460,500 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,055/mo
Total Housing Units2,088
Vacant Units1,411

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
48%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Point Roberts, WA

Point Roberts is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,275 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

Economically, Point Roberts is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,197 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Point Roberts is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $460,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,055 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Point Roberts is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.76%).

Point Roberts, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Point Roberts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98281 1,275 $80,197 $460,500 $1,055 2.3% 56.3% 81.8%