Camano Island, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98282
Island County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,661
- 152/sq mi High-density area
- $105,231
- Median income Above-median income area
- $670,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camano Island pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 152
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98282 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 98282 (Camano Island, WA) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.0 in 2023 to 333.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98282 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camano Island, Island County, Washington, home to 15,661 residents across 103.0 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98282 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,231 (16% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,759. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $670,800 (31% above the average Washington ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,896.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Island County, so 98282 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 98282
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camano Island, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98282.
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 28
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 98282, Camano Island, 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
15,661
Population
103.0
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98282?
56.8
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
6.6%
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?
$105,231
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$52,759
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
42.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98282 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Camano Island, 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)
$105,231 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
8,837housing units
8,837
Total Housing Units
7,515
Occupied Units
1,322
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$670,800
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,896
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
334
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+234%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98282 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 228 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 262 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 306 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 339 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 334 |
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 302 business establishments in ZIP 98282, employing approximately 1,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,685,000.
302
Businesses
1,391
Employees
$69.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 85 | 28.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.0% |
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 98282 vs 98253 →
ZIP 98282 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
- 98253 1,837
Greenbank (98253)
1,837 residents
- 98238 85
Conway (98238)
85 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98282 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98282, 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 (15,661 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 98282 in?
ZIP code 98282 (Camano Island) 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 98282?
ZIP code 98282 in Camano Island, WA has a population of 15,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98282?
The median household income in ZIP 98282 is $105,231, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98282?
The median home value in ZIP 98282 is $670,800, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98282?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98282 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98282?
ZIP code 98282 has 302 business establishments employing approximately 1,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98282?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98282 are: Construction (85), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (31), Real estate and rental and leasing (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98282?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98282 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 98282?
In ZIP code 98282, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98282?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98282 is 42.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98282?
In ZIP code 98282, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98282?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98282 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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