Greenbank, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98253
Island County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,837
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,131
- Median income Near-median income area
- $789,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenbank pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98253 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98253 (Greenbank, WA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 355.4 in 2023 to 381.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98253 covers 32.1 square miles in Greenbank, Island County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,837 residents on file, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98253 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,131 (22% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,416. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $789,800 (55% above the average Washington ZIP), while 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,470.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Island County, so 98253 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 98253
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenbank, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98253.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 98253, Greenbank, 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
1,837
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98253?
66.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.9%
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?
$71,131
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$56,416
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98253 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Greenbank, 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)
$71,131 31st percentile higher than 31% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,785housing units
1,785
Total Housing Units
1,226
Occupied Units
559
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$789,800
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,470
Median Rent
1992
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
381
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+281%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98253 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.6% | 233 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 245 |
| 2022 | +25.5% | 307 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 355 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 381 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 98253, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,266,000.
45
Businesses
129
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 17.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 6.7% |
| Information | 3 | 6.7% |
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 98253 vs 98249 →
ZIP 98253 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98282
Camano Island (98282)
15,661 residents
- 98239
Coupeville (98239)
6,646 residents
- 98260 5,278
Langley (98260)
5,278 residents
- 98249 4,561
Freeland (98249)
4,561 residents
- 98253 1,837
Greenbank (98253)
1,837 residents
- 98358 897
Nordland (98358)
897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98253 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98253 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98358
Nordland (98358)
$110,368 median income
- 98282
Camano Island (98282)
$105,231 median income
- 98260
Langley (98260)
$101,987 median income
- 98249
Freeland (98249)
$99,519 median income
- 98239
Coupeville (98239)
$92,125 median income
- 98253
Greenbank (98253)
$71,131 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98253 ranks #6 of 6 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 98253, 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 (1,837 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 98253 in?
ZIP code 98253 (Greenbank) 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 98253?
ZIP code 98253 in Greenbank, WA has a population of 1,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98253?
The median household income in ZIP 98253 is $71,131, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98253?
The median home value in ZIP 98253 is $789,800, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98253?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98253 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98253?
ZIP code 98253 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98253?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98253 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98253?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98253 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 98253?
In ZIP code 98253, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 98253?
In ZIP code 98253, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98253?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98253 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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