ZIP code 98281
Where is ZIP code 98281?
Point Roberts, Washington
Whatcom County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98281 belongs to Point Roberts, Washington in Whatcom County. 98281 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 236, 250, 360, 564, 604, 672 and 778. About 1,288 people live in the 98281 area, where the median household income is $78,125. The closest ZIP codes are 98231 (Blaine, 14 mi east), 98230 (Blaine, 14.8 mi east) and 98240 (Custer, 19.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 98281 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Point Roberts |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 236, 250, 360, 564, 604, 672, 778 |
| Coordinates | 48.9879, -123.0555 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98281
| Population | 1,288 · lower than 67% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 264 · higher than 58% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.2 years · higher than 89% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $78,125 · lower than 60% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $85,419 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $483,900 · higher than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,095 a month |
| Housing units | 2,105 |
| Households | 743 (1.73 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 4.89 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98281. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98281
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98231 | Blaine, WA | 14 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98230 | Blaine, WA | 14.8 mi E | Standard |
| 98240 | Custer, WA | 19.9 mi E | Standard |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 20.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 21.2 mi S | Standard |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 22.6 mi E | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 25.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 25.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98264 | Lynden, WA | 27.3 mi E | Standard |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 27.4 mi S | Standard |
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 27.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 29.9 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98281 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98281
123 MAIN ST
POINT ROBERTS WA 98281
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98281-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98281?
- 98281 is a Point Roberts, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98281 in?
- ZIP code 98281 is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98281 in?
- 98281 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98281?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98281 use area codes 236, 250, 360, 564, 604, 672 and 778.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98281?
- About 1,288 people live in ZIP code 98281, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98281?
- The median household income in 98281 is $78,125 a year, lower than 60% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98281?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98281 are 98231 (Blaine, 14 miles), 98230 (Blaine, 14.8 miles), 98240 (Custer, 19.9 miles) and 98297 (Waldron, 20.8 miles).