ZIP code 98279
Where is ZIP code 98279?
Olga, Washington
San Juan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98279 belongs to Olga, Washington in San Juan County. 98279 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 680 people live in the 98279 area, where the median household income is $70,417. The closest ZIP codes are 98222 (Blakely Island, 4 mi southeast), 98280 (Orcas, 5.2 mi west) and 98245 (Eastsound, 6.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98279 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Olga |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.6195, -122.8355 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98279
| Population | 680 · lower than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 50 · lower than 61% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.7 years · higher than 86% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $70,417 · lower than 70% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $52,026 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 50% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $937,500 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,101 a month |
| Housing units | 759 |
| Households | 342 (1.99 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 13.63 sq mi (plus 5.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98222 | Blakely Island, WA | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 98280 | Orcas, WA | 5.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 7.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98286 | Shaw Island, WA | 8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 10.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 12.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor, WA | 12.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 98225 | Bellingham, WA | 18.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 18.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98279
123 MAIN ST
OLGA WA 98279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Doebay: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98279?
- 98279 is a Olga, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98279 in?
- ZIP code 98279 is in San Juan County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98279 in?
- 98279 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98279 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98279?
- About 680 people live in ZIP code 98279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98279?
- The median household income in 98279 is $70,417 a year, lower than 70% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98279 are 98222 (Blakely Island, 4 miles), 98280 (Orcas, 5.2 miles), 98245 (Eastsound, 6.2 miles) and 98243 (Deer Harbor, 7.5 miles).