ZIP Code 98255 Demographics

Skagit County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98255 compared to county averages.

Total Population

312

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$300,000

↓ 32.5% vs county

Median Age

45.8 yrs

↓ +10.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.1%

↓ +102.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98255 compares to Skagit County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Skagit $82k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98255 $300k Skagit $444k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

84.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,021

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98255 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$300,000
Down Payment (20%)$60,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,905P&I: $1517 | Tax: $300 | Ins: $88
Rent (Local Median)
$2,021
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $116/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98255, sorted by distance.

98237 14.8 mi away skagit county 98244 19.3 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 98255 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.