🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98282

Camano Island

ZIP Code 98282 is a standard zip code serving Camano Island, Camano Island, Washington (WA), in Snohomish County, United States. It has an estimated population of 15,661 with a median household income of $65,601. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.176100
Longitude: -122.521000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 39.76 mi²
Water Area: 16.98 mi²
Population Density: 394.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.275296°N, 48.050777°S, -122.353545°E, -122.546940°W

With 15,661 residents spread across 39.76 square miles, this area has a population density of 394.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

15,661

Population

75th percentile

$65,601

Median Income

80th percentile

$317,600

Median Home Value

85th percentile

39.76 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98282 is $65,601, and the median home value is $317,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

8,485

Total Units

6,626

Occupied Units

78.1%

Occupancy Rate

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