ZIP code 98286
Where is ZIP code 98286?
Shaw Island, Washington
San Juan County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98286 belongs to Shaw Island, Washington in San Juan County. 98286 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Shaw Island post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 155 people live in the 98286 area, where the median household income is $74,250. The closest ZIP codes are 98280 (Orcas, 3.3 mi northeast), 98243 (Deer Harbor, 4.4 mi north) and 98261 (Lopez Island, 4.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 98286 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shaw Island |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.5578, -122.9837 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98286
| Population | 155 · lower than 93% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 71% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 69.4 years · higher than 99% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 64% / 36% |
| Median household income | $74,250 · lower than 64% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,626 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 44% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $675,000 · higher than 82% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 227 |
| Households | 87 (1.69 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi (plus 9.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98286. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98286
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 3.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 4.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor, WA | 5.1 mi W | Standard |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 8.4 mi E | Standard |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 9.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 17.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor, WA | 20.8 mi SE | Unique |
| 98277 | Oak Harbor, WA | 23.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98286 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98286
PO BOX 123
SHAW ISLAND WA 98286
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98286-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98286?
- 98286 is a Shaw Island, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98286 in?
- ZIP code 98286 is in San Juan County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98286 in?
- 98286 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98286?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98286 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98286?
- About 155 people live in ZIP code 98286, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98286?
- The median household income in 98286 is $74,250 a year, lower than 64% of Washington ZIP codes.
- Can I use 98286 for a street address?
- No. 98286 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Shaw Island use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98286?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98286 are 98280 (Orcas, 3.3 miles), 98243 (Deer Harbor, 4.4 miles), 98261 (Lopez Island, 4.9 miles) and 98250 (Friday Harbor, 5.1 miles).