ZIP Code 98297 Demographics

San Juan County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98297 compared to county averages.

Total Population

55

↓ 99.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$43,000

↓ 44.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$375,000

↓ 44.3% vs county

Median Age

70.5 yrs

↓ +24.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98297 compares to San Juan County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98297 $43k San Juan $77k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98297 $375k San Juan $674k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

60.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

95.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98297 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$375,000
Down Payment (20%)$75,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,380P&I: $1896 | Tax: $375 | Ins: $109
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $880/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98297, sorted by distance.

98243 5.6 mi away san juan county 98245 5.9 mi away san juan county 98280 8.4 mi away san juan county 98286 9.4 mi away san juan county 98279 10.8 mi away san juan county 98222 14.1 mi away san juan county 98232 29.5 mi away skagit county

About San Juan County

San Juan County is located in Washington and has a total population of 18,001. The county's median household income is $76,745 and median home value is $673,700. ZIP code 98297 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in San Juan County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.