Point Roberts
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington
Point Roberts is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whatcom County, Washington, with 1,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blaine, 14.1 miles E.
- 1,191residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.7 km²
- 244 / sq mipopulation density
- 98281ZIP code
About Point Roberts
Point Roberts is a pene-exclave of the US state of Washington on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen peninsula, south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The area, which had a population of 1,191 at the 2020 census, is reached from the rest of the United States by traveling 25 mi (40 km) through Canada, or without passing through Canada by boat or private airplane. It is a census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington, with a post office, and a ZIP Code of 98281. Direct sea and air connections with the rest of the U.S. are available across Boundary Bay.
Point Roberts was created when the United Kingdom and the United States settled the Pacific Northwest American–Canadian border dispute in the mid-19th century with the Oregon Treaty. The two parties agreed that the 49th parallel would define the boundary between their respective territories, and the small area that incorporates Point Roberts is south of the 49th parallel. Questions about ceding the territory to the United Kingdom and later to Canada have been raised since its creation; however, its status has remained unchanged.
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Living in Point Roberts
- Median household income
- $78,125
- Median home value
- $483,900
- Median rent
- $1,095/mo
- Median age
- 58.2
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Point Roberts had 1,191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 244 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Roberts at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,191 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.89 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.9847° N, 123.0595° W |
| ZIP code | 98281 |
| Official website | pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5355015 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Point Roberts
- Blaine14.1 mi E
- Birch Bay14.9 mi E
- Custer19.8 mi E
- Ferndale23.2 mi E
- Roche Harbor26.3 mi S
- Marietta-Alderwood26.6 mi SE
- Friday Harbor31.2 mi S
- Anacortes39.6 mi SE
- Whidbey Island Station47.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Point Roberts
What county is Point Roberts in?
Point Roberts is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Point Roberts, WA?
1,191 people lived in Point Roberts at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Point Roberts, WA?
The ZIP code of Point Roberts is 98281.
What is the elevation of Point Roberts?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Point Roberts?
Blaine (14.1 mi), Birch Bay (14.9 mi), Custer (19.8 mi), Ferndale (23.2 mi), Roche Harbor (26.3 mi).
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