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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98261

San Juan County

Typical home value

$863,463[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.5%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+204.0%
vs metro
vs state
+71.6%
ZIP 98261 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98261 in WA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98261 is worth $863,463. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,312[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for San Juan County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
2,984[3]
Median household income
$80,119[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of San Juan County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+10[5]
Moved in
580
Moved out
570

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Lopez Middle High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Lopez School District

    114 students

  • Lopez Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Lopez School District

    102 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,366
Loan principal$690,770
Down payment$172,693
Total interest paid$881,039

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$5,445
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98261?
The typical home in 98261 is worth $863,463, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98261?
Home values in 98261 are down 2.5% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 98261?
The effective property tax rate in 98261 is 0.5% — roughly $4,312 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98261?
ZIP code 98261 has a population of 2,984 and a median household income of $80,119.

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