🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98261

Lopez Island

ZIP Code 98261 is a standard zip code serving Lopez Island, Lopez Island, Washington (WA), in San Juan County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,383 with a median household income of $50,278. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.498800
Longitude: -122.874300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 29.81 mi²
Water Area: 24.60 mi²
Population Density: 80.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.576201°N, 48.412475°S, -122.794267°E, -122.952926°W

With 2,383 residents spread across 29.81 square miles, this area has a population density of 80.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,383

Population

40th percentile

$50,278

Median Income

55th percentile

$498,300

Median Home Value

95th percentile

29.81 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98261 is $50,278, and the median home value is $498,300.

Housing

2,410

Total Units

1,204

Occupied Units

50.0%

Occupancy Rate

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