Oak Harbor Washington Map

About Oak Harbor, Washington

Oak Harbor is a locality in Island County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 24,362. The population density is 974.8 people per km². Oak Harbor is located at 48.2932°N, 122.6432°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98277.

Oak Harbor sits on Whidbey Island, a place where the Salish Sea's breath shapes the land. It lies 7.2 miles north-north-west of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Camano. The gentle slopes of the island descend towards the water, creating a shoreline of varying textures, from smooth, wave-worn pebbles to patches of darker, richer soil supporting hardy coastal vegetation. The air here often carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a soft Pacific Northwest rain. Low, persistent clouds can lend a diffused, pearly light to the landscape, softening the edges of the evergreen forests that climb the island's interior, and casting a quiet, introspective mood over the waters of the sound. Across the narrow Fidalgo Bay, the mainland hills rise, a muted backdrop to the immediate, more intimate contours of the island. This northern Whidbey settlement's character is deeply tied to its maritime past and the military presence that has long been a significant economic engine. The waters of Penn Cove, a sheltered inlet to the south, have historically been a rich source of sustenance, particularly for the mussels farmed there, their cultivation a quiet, steady industry. The town itself, while having grown, retains a sense of straightforward practicality, its businesses catering to the needs of both residents and the transient population drawn to its naval air station. Echoes of earlier days, when logging and fishing were paramount, can still be found in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring knowledge of the tides held by those who make their living from the water. The island's landscape, with its blend of forest, farmland, and coastline, offers a constant, subtle reminder of its enduring relationship with the natural world.

About This Oak Harbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Harbor, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.293156, -122.643224. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oak Harbor and Island County.

Detailed location data for Oak Harbor includes the ZIP code (98277), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Island County (Coupeville), and school district assignment (Oak Harbor School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oak Harbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.