ZIP code 98243
Where is ZIP code 98243?
Deer Harbor, Washington
San Juan County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98243 belongs to Deer Harbor, Washington in San Juan County. 98243 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Deer Harbor post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 327 people live in the 98243 area, where the median household income is $139,167. The closest ZIP codes are 98280 (Orcas, 3 mi southeast), 98286 (Shaw Island, 4.4 mi south) and 98297 (Waldron, 5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 98243 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Deer Harbor |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.6201, -122.9999 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98243
| Population | 327 · lower than 87% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 108 · lower than 53% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.2 years · higher than 67% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $139,167 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $89,368 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 72% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,094,800 · higher than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month |
| Housing units | 351 |
| Households | 144 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 3.03 sq mi (plus 8.8 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98243. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor, WA | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 6.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98279 | Olga, WA | 7.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 18.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor, WA | 24.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 24.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98243 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98243
PO BOX 123
DEER HARBOR WA 98243
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98243-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98243?
- 98243 is a Deer Harbor, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98243 in?
- ZIP code 98243 is in San Juan County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98243 in?
- 98243 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98243?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98243 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98243?
- About 327 people live in ZIP code 98243, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98243?
- The median household income in 98243 is $139,167 a year, higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes.
- Can I use 98243 for a street address?
- No. 98243 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Deer Harbor use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98243?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98243 are 98280 (Orcas, 3 miles), 98286 (Shaw Island, 4.4 miles), 98297 (Waldron, 5 miles) and 98250 (Friday Harbor, 6.7 miles).