City

Shaw Island, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  Washington

👥135Population
💰$70,357Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂69.5Median Age
🏠$621,000Median Home Value▲ 123% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.7% Female 39.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White96.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
18%
65+
32%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.51
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 62% above avg
HS Graduate22 (17.9%)
Some College10 (8.1%)
Associates14 (11.4%)
Bachelors23 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree54 (43.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.9%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 43.9%Edu
HS Grad17.9%
Some College8.1%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate43.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,357 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$621,000 ▲ 123% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units240
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
37%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
44%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Shaw Island, WA

Shaw Island is a city in Washington, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 135 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.5 years.

Economically, Shaw Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,357 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Shaw Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $621,000, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shaw Island is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.3%).

Shaw Island, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Shaw Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98286 135 $70,357 $621,000 0.0% 62.6% 71.4%