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Freeland, WA
Census-designated place in Island County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98249.
Population
1,548
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
399
ZIP codes
1
Freeland and its ZIP codes
Freeland at a glance
- Freeland is about 3.4 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,241 a year, 15% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $522,000 (8% below Washington) and median rent is $1,237 a month.
Local data for Freeland, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeland, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,241
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$522,000
Median rent
$1,237/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
59.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (312), German Americans (299), Swedish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Island County. PPP loans are for Freeland.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
How people get to work
Freeland, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.9%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeland, 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
73° / 38°F
19.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freeland, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Freeland
1 in or overlapping Freeland. Population shown
Cities near Freeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LangleyCity | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| HansvilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 10.6 |
| MarrowstoneCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Hat IslandCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| CamanoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 39.8 |
| Port LudlowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| Port Gamble Tribal CommunityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Kayak PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| MukilteoCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| Port Hadlock-IrondaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Warm BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Picnic PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Lake GoodwinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| EverettCity | 14 mi | 33.6 |
| Port TownsendCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeland, WA in?
- Freeland is in Island County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Freeland, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Freeland include 98249.
- What is the population of Freeland, WA?
- About 1,548 people live in Freeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeland?
- Nearby places include Langley (5.5 mi), Clinton (7.9 mi), Hansville (8.3 mi), Marrowstone (8.4 mi), Hat Island (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023