🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98249

Freeland

ZIP Code 98249 is a standard zip code serving Freeland, Freeland, Washington (WA), in Island County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,561 with a median household income of $59,142. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Island
City: Freeland
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.034200
Longitude: -122.564100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 15.94 mi²
Water Area: 8.82 mi²
Population Density: 286.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.067526°N, 47.960435°S, -122.468029°E, -122.619705°W

With 4,561 residents spread across 15.94 square miles, this area has a population density of 286.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,561

Population

55th percentile

$59,142

Median Income

70th percentile

$362,700

Median Home Value

90th percentile

15.94 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98249 is $59,142, and the median home value is $362,700.

Housing

3,097

Total Units

2,146

Occupied Units

69.3%

Occupancy Rate

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