ZIP code 98221
Where is ZIP code 98221?
Anacortes, Washington
Skagit County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98221 belongs to Anacortes, Washington in Skagit County. 98221 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 23,562 people live in the 98221 area, where the median household income is $96,528. The closest ZIP codes are 98257 (La Conner, 7.8 mi southeast), 98222 (Blakely Island, 9 mi northwest) and 98232 (Bow, 10.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98221 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Anacortes |
| Also accepted | Decatur Is, Decatur Island |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Skagit County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.5004, -122.6309 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98221
| Population | 23,562 · higher than 75% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 454 · higher than 64% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.6 years · higher than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $96,528 · higher than 64% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $59,331 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 47% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $713,100 · higher than 83% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,691 a month |
| Housing units | 12,433 |
| Households | 10,617 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 51.93 sq mi (plus 33.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98221. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98221
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98257 | La Conner, WA | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 9 mi NW | Standard |
| 98232 | Bow, WA | 10.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor, WA | 11.2 mi S | Unique |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 98277 | Oak Harbor, WA | 12.8 mi S | Standard |
| 98233 | Burlington, WA | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 15.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 16.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98229 | Bellingham, WA | 16.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98221 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98221
123 MAIN ST
ANACORTES WA 98221
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DECATUR IS and DECATUR ISLAND as the city name for 98221. Avoid Guemes, Guemes Island and Similk Beach: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98221-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98221?
- 98221 is a Anacortes, Washington ZIP code. Decatur Is and Decatur Island are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98221 in?
- ZIP code 98221 is in Skagit County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98221 in?
- 98221 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98221?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98221 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98221?
- About 23,562 people live in ZIP code 98221, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98221?
- The median household income in 98221 is $96,528 a year, higher than 64% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98221?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98221 are 98257 (La Conner, 7.8 miles), 98222 (Blakely Island, 9 miles), 98232 (Bow, 10.8 miles) and 98278 (Oak Harbor, 11.2 miles).