ZIP code 98280
Where is ZIP code 98280?
Orcas, Washington
San Juan County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98280 belongs to Orcas, Washington in San Juan County. 98280 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Orcas post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 442 people live in the 98280 area, where the median household income is $80,192. The closest ZIP codes are 98243 (Deer Harbor, 3 mi northwest), 98286 (Shaw Island, 3.3 mi southwest) and 98279 (Olga, 5.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 98280 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Orcas |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.5979, -122.9446 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98280
| Population | 442 · lower than 83% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 71 · lower than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.9 years · higher than 94% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $80,192 · lower than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $62,035 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 69% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,031,300 · higher than 95% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,906 a month |
| Housing units | 379 |
| Households | 242 (1.83 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 6.19 sq mi (plus 5.8 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98280. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98280
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 3.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 7 mi E | Standard |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 7.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor, WA | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 14.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 15.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor, WA | 21.8 mi SE | Unique |
| 98257 | La Conner, WA | 23 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98280 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98280
PO BOX 123
ORCAS WA 98280
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98280-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98280?
- 98280 is a Orcas, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98280 in?
- ZIP code 98280 is in San Juan County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98280 in?
- 98280 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98280?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98280 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98280?
- About 442 people live in ZIP code 98280, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98280?
- The median household income in 98280 is $80,192 a year, lower than 56% of Washington ZIP codes.
- Can I use 98280 for a street address?
- No. 98280 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Orcas use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98280?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98280 are 98243 (Deer Harbor, 3 miles), 98286 (Shaw Island, 3.3 miles), 98279 (Olga, 5.2 miles) and 98261 (Lopez Island, 6.5 miles).