ZIP code 98261
Where is ZIP code 98261?
Lopez Island, Washington
San Juan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98261 belongs to Lopez Island, Washington in San Juan County. 98261 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 2,984 people live in the 98261 area, where the median household income is $80,119. The closest ZIP codes are 98286 (Shaw Island, 4.9 mi northwest), 98222 (Blakely Island, 6.5 mi northeast) and 98280 (Orcas, 6.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 98261 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lopez Island |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.5066, -122.9085 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98261
| Population | 2,984 · lower than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 100 · lower than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.2 years · higher than 94% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $80,119 · lower than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,406 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 60% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $787,800 · higher than 88% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,168 a month |
| Housing units | 2,415 |
| Households | 1,468 (2.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 29.81 sq mi (plus 24.63 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98261. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 8.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 8.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor, WA | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 12.7 mi E | Standard |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 13.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor, WA | 15.9 mi SE | Unique |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 17.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 98277 | Oak Harbor, WA | 18.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98261 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98261
123 MAIN ST
LOPEZ ISLAND WA 98261
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Port Stanley: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98261-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98261?
- 98261 is a Lopez Island, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98261 in?
- ZIP code 98261 is in San Juan County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98261 in?
- 98261 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98261?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98261 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98261?
- About 2,984 people live in ZIP code 98261, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98261?
- The median household income in 98261 is $80,119 a year, lower than 56% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98261?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98261 are 98286 (Shaw Island, 4.9 miles), 98222 (Blakely Island, 6.5 miles), 98280 (Orcas, 6.5 miles) and 98279 (Olga, 8.5 miles).