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Oak harbor, WA — ZIP 98277

Population: 40,917 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98277 (Oak harbor, WA) is $536,001 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $361,500 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,966/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$536,001

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$536,001
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$540,529
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$361,500
Median list price
$465,000
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
-17.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,966/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Coupeville School District, Oak Harbor School District
Schools include
Toddler Learning Center, Broad View Elementary, Crescent Harbor Elem, North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (Ault Field) (2.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
27.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
233
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,896
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,151

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (8 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ISLAND HOSPITAL, WHIDBEYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+111 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
17.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,744
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,482
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98277State medianUS median
Median home value$536,001$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$361,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,966/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,744$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 98277?
$536,001.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98277?
$361,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98277?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98277?
Typical rent: $1,966/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98277?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 98277 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98277?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98277?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98277?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (Ault Field), 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 98277?
13 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98277 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98277?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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