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Camano, WA
Census-designated place in Island County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98282.
Population
17,303
Land area
39.8sq mi
People per sq mi
435
ZIP codes
1
Camano and its ZIP codes
Camano at a glance
- Camano is about 3.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $105,231 a year, 7% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $670,800 (19% above Washington) and median rent is $1,896 a month.
Local data for Camano, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camano, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,231
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$670,800
Median rent
$1,896/mo
Homeownership
90.3%
Bachelor's or higher
35.3%
Median age
56.8
Average commute
42.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,351), Irish Americans (2,367), Norwegian Americans (1,283).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Island County. PPP loans are for Camano.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,784
18,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,079
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$931M
FY 2026, $10,717 per person
PPP loans
$13.8M
327 loans, 1,459 jobs reported
How people get to work
Camano, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 42.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camano, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
5
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Flood insurance policies
906
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
70° / 37°F
21.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camano, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Camano
1 in or overlapping Camano. Population shown
Cities near Camano
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warm BeachCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.4 |
| Kayak PointCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.5 |
| StanwoodCity | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| CoupevilleTown | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Northwest StanwoodCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LangleyCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Lake GoodwinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| Lake KetchumCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Oak HarborCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| MarrowstoneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| SilvanaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Sunday LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Hat IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Port TownsendCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camano, WA in?
- Camano is in Island County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Camano, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Camano include 98282.
- What is the population of Camano, WA?
- About 17,303 people live in Camano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camano?
- Nearby places include Warm Beach (7 mi), Kayak Point (7.8 mi), Stanwood (8.8 mi), Coupeville (9.2 mi), Northwest Stanwood (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023