PlainZIP

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
$71,131
Median income
$789,800
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $56,416. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $789,800 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,470 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 98253 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Island County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 98253?

66.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$71,131

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$56,416

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98253 ranks nationally

Greenbank, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,131 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,785

Total Housing Units

1,226

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$789,800

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98253 ranks #5 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 98253 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 98253 ranks #6 of 6 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
98249 Freeland, WA 4,561 5.0 mi
98358 Nordland, WA 897 6.4 mi
98260 Langley, WA 5,278 6.9 mi
98239 Coupeville, WA 6,646 8.3 mi
98282 Camano Island, WA 15,661 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Island County

98277 standard
Oak Harbor, WA
Pop: 37,823
98282 standard
Camano Island, WA
Pop: 15,661
98239 standard
Coupeville, WA
Pop: 6,646
98236 standard
Clinton, WA
Pop: 5,635
98260 standard
Langley, WA
Pop: 5,278
98249 standard
Freeland, WA
Pop: 4,561

Related Areas

Island County Greenbank, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.