Deer Harbor, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98243

San Juan County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

507
38/sq mi
$139,167
Median income
$1,094,800
Median home value
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deer Harbor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98243 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Deer Harbor, San Juan County, Washington. The area is home to 507 residents, producing a population density of 38 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98243 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98243 sits at $139,167 (53% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $89,368. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,094,800 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 98243 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98243, Deer Harbor, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

507

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98243?

46.2

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$139,167

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$89,368

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98243 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$139,167 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

351

Total Housing Units

144

Occupied Units

207

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$1,094,800

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 98243, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,403,000.

18

Businesses

100

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 98243 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98243 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98243 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98243 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98286 Shaw Island, WA 240 4.0 mi
98297 Waldron, WA 106 5.6 mi
98280 Orcas, WA 480 4.5 mi
98245 Eastsound, WA 3,651 5.3 mi
98250 Friday Harbor, WA 7,664 5.9 mi
98261 Lopez Island, WA 2,383 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98243 in?
ZIP code 98243 (Deer Harbor) is located in San Juan County, Washington. San Juan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98243?
ZIP code 98243 in Deer Harbor, WA has a population of 507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98243?
The median household income in ZIP 98243 is $139,167, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98243?
The median home value in ZIP 98243 is $1,094,800, which is 294% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98243 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98243?
ZIP code 98243 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98243?
In ZIP code 98243, 85.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98243?
In ZIP code 98243, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98243?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98243 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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