The ZIP Code 98279 is associated with the city of Olga in Washington in San Juan County. The 98279 ZIP Code has a median age of 63.7 years, and 52.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 614.
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Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 98279 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 98279 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.4% |
In ZIP Code 98279, 99.3% of the population graduated high school, while 53.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 10.3% in this San Juan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 10.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98279, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 7.0% of 98279 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98279 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.4%), followed by Some other race (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98279, an estimated 22.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this San Juan County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98279 are older than average. The median age of 63.7 years in ZIP Code 98279 is approximately 67.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 93.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 52.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.8% of the population in 98279 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 17.9% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 98279 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 17.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98279 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98279 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98279, 44.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 23.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.7 minutes. Approximately 20.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98279 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.0% of 98279 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.5% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.8% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 20.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 98279, 98.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this San Juan County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98279 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 2.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 39.3% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98279 | 10.34¢/kWh | 9.31¢/kWh | 4.13¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.33¢/kWh | 11.05¢/kWh | 6.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98279 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.67 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.66 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.54 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.75 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.46 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.02 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.72 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |