ZIP code 98281: Point Roberts, WA
98281 is a ZIP code in Point Roberts, Washington, mainly in Whatcom County, part of the Bellingham, WA metro area. About 1,288 people live here.
- Population
- 1,288
- Median household income
- $78,125
- Typical home value
- $390,600+1.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,095gross, per month
- Median age
- 58.2
- Homeowners
- 86.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 98281 details
| City | Point Roberts |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Metro area | Bellingham, WA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 264 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 48.98467, -123.05950 |
Median rent in 98281 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $972/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,958/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 98281
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98231 | Blaine, WA | 14.2 mi | — |
| 98230 | Blaine, WA | 16.2 mi | 18,744 |
| 98297 | Waldron, WA | 19.6 mi | 47 |
| 98240 | Custer, WA | 20.1 mi | 3,593 |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 21.4 mi | 28,498 |
| 98245 | Eastsound, WA | 22.8 mi | 4,265 |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor, WA | 25.7 mi | 327 |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 26.3 mi | 957 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 98281?
A typical home in ZIP code 98281 is worth about $390,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $78,125 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Washington average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $390,600 homeWhat can a $78,125 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 98281
What city is ZIP code 98281?
ZIP code 98281 is in Point Roberts, WA, in Whatcom County.
What county is ZIP code 98281 in?
98281 is mainly in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98281?
About 1,288 people live in ZIP code 98281, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98281 in?
98281 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.