Clinton
Census-designated place in Island County, Washington
Clinton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Island County, Washington, with 956 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hat Island, 3.8 miles N.
- 956residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 943 / sq mipopulation density
- 98236ZIP code
About Clinton
Clinton is a community and census-designated place (CDP) located on southern Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 956. The local post office, however, serves approximately 2,500 people in surrounding areas.
Clinton is the western terminus of the Mukilteo–Clinton ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, which serves Whidbey Island. The ferry carries State Route 525, which continues through Clinton to the rest of Whidbey Island. Much of Clinton is situated on a high bluff overlooking Saratoga Passage on Puget Sound. The community of Columbia Beach, however, rests at sea level. To the north of the ferry dock is old Clinton, where the community started.
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Living in Clinton
- Median household income
- $76,458
- Median home value
- $664,800
- Median rent
- $1,410/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Clinton had 956 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 956 |
|---|---|
| Density | 943 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clinton at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Island County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 956 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9624° N, 122.3523° W |
| ZIP code | 98236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5313155 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clinton
- Hat Island3.8 mi N
- Mukilteo4.1 mi SE
- Langley5.8 mi NW
- Picnic Point6.3 mi S
- Meadowdale7.2 mi S
- Everett7.6 mi E
- Lake Stickney7.7 mi SE
- North Lynnwood8.3 mi SE
- Eastmont9.1 mi SE
- Larch Way9.5 mi SE
- Lynnwood9.5 mi S
- Mill Creek9.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clinton
What county is Clinton in?
Clinton is in Island County, Washington.
What is the population of Clinton, WA?
956 people lived in Clinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clinton, WA?
The ZIP code of Clinton is 98236.
What is the elevation of Clinton?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clinton?
Hat Island (3.8 mi), Mukilteo (4.1 mi), Langley (5.8 mi), Picnic Point (6.3 mi), Meadowdale (7.2 mi).
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