ZIP code 98297
Where is ZIP code 98297?
Waldron, Washington
San Juan County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98297 belongs to Waldron, Washington in San Juan County. 98297 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Waldron post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 47 people live in the 98297 area, where the median household income is $45,625. The closest ZIP codes are 98243 (Deer Harbor, 5 mi south), 98245 (Eastsound, 6 mi east) and 98280 (Orcas, 7.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 98297 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waldron |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.6876, -123.0369 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98297
| Population | 47 · lower than 98% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10 · lower than 79% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 67.8 years · higher than 98% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 17% / 83% |
| Median household income | $45,625 · lower than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $62,998 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 70% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $405,600 · lower than 61% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 168 |
| Households | 41 (1.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 4.9% |
| Land area | 4.52 sq mi (plus 3.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98297. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98297
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 7.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 9.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor, WA | 10.2 mi S | Standard |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 13.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA | 13.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 16.3 mi E | Standard |
| 98281 | Point Roberts, WA | 20.8 mi N | Standard |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 22.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 23.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98297 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98297
PO BOX 123
WALDRON WA 98297
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98297-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98297?
- 98297 is a Waldron, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98297 in?
- ZIP code 98297 is in San Juan County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98297 in?
- 98297 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98297?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98297 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98297?
- About 47 people live in ZIP code 98297, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98297?
- The median household income in 98297 is $45,625 a year, lower than 96% of Washington ZIP codes.
- Can I use 98297 for a street address?
- No. 98297 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Waldron use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98297?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98297 are 98243 (Deer Harbor, 5 miles), 98245 (Eastsound, 6 miles), 98280 (Orcas, 7.5 miles) and 98286 (Shaw Island, 9.3 miles).