Freeland, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98249
Island County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,561
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $99,519
- Median income Above-median income area
- $627,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freeland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98249 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98249 covers 41.3 square miles in Freeland, Island County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,561 residents on file, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,519 (9% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,963. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $627,400 (23% above the average Washington ZIP), while 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,566.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Island County, so 98249 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeland, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98249.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98249, Freeland, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,561
Population
41.3
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98249?
58.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
6.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$99,519
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$63,963
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98249 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Freeland, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,519 Top 31% higher than 69% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,206housing units
3,206
Total Housing Units
2,180
Occupied Units
1,026
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$627,400
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,566
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98249 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 228 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 260 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 309 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 336 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 338 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 205 business establishments in ZIP 98249, employing approximately 1,305 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,950,000.
205
Businesses
1,305
Employees
$67.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 32 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98249 vs 98260 →
ZIP 98249 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98236
Clinton (98236)
5,635 residents
- 98260
Langley (98260)
5,278 residents
- 98249
Freeland (98249)
4,561 residents
- 98340
Hansville (98340)
2,537 residents
- 98253 1,837
Greenbank (98253)
1,837 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98249 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98260
Langley (98260)
$101,987 median income
- 98249
Freeland (98249)
$99,519 median income
- 98236
Clinton (98236)
$94,362 median income
- 98340
Hansville (98340)
$79,876 median income
- 98253
Greenbank (98253)
$71,131 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98249 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98249, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,561 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98249 in?
ZIP code 98249 (Freeland) is located in Island County, Washington. Island County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/island-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98249?
ZIP code 98249 in Freeland, WA has a population of 4,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98249?
The median household income in ZIP 98249 is $99,519, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98249?
The median home value in ZIP 98249 is $627,400, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98249?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98249 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98249?
ZIP code 98249 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 1,305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98249?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98249 are: Retail trade (33), Construction (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98249?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98249 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98249?
In ZIP code 98249, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% 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 98249?
In ZIP code 98249, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98249?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98249 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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