ZIP Code 98237 Demographics

Skagit County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98237 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,979

↓ 96.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$68,929

↓ 16.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$319,000

↓ 28.2% vs county

Median Age

38.8 yrs

↑ 6.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.7%

↓ +114.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98237 compares to Skagit County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98237 $69k Skagit $82k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98237 $319k Skagit $444k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

79.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,122

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98237 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$319,000
Down Payment (20%)$63,800
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,025P&I: $1613 | Tax: $319 | Ins: $93
Rent (Local Median)
$1,122
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $903/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98237, sorted by distance.

98255 14.8 mi away skagit county 98244 18.8 mi away whatcom county

About Skagit County

Skagit County is located in Washington and has a total population of 129,480. The county's median household income is $82,029 and median home value is $444,300. ZIP code 98237 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Skagit County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.