Zip code 98284: Sedro Woolley, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98284
98284 is a small-town zip code in Sedro Woolley, Washington (Skagit County), covering 281 sq mi of land. About 27,835 people live here, or 99 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $93,006 a year, 15% above the national median of $80,734. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $482,500, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,556 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.
How 98284 compares
- Veterans9.3%86thU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%237th of 571 in WA
- Average commute31.6 min81stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min133rd of 546 in WA
- Median home value$482,50073rdU.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600237th of 536 in WA
- Broadband access94.6%72ndU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%190th of 563 in WA
- Median earnings per worker$58,18372ndU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959203rd of 566 in WA
- Median household income$93,00665thU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141216th of 541 in WA
- 61stU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%305th of 563 in WA
- Government workers15.2%61stU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%344th of 570 in WA
- Median gross rent$1,55659thU.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760205th of 475 in WA
- 58thU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%200th of 570 in WA
- Per capita income$42,29456thU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744284th of 570 in WA
- 56thU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%331st of 571 in WA
- Median age39.755thU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3325th of 571 in WA
- Poverty rate11.7%54thU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%209th of 563 in WA
- Uninsured rate6.9%51stU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%210th of 567 in WA
- Population27,83545thU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116118th of 571 in WA
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%304th of 570 in WA
- 42ndU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%248th of 541 in WA
- 36thU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5281st of 571 in WA
- Residents under 1820.4%35thU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%296th of 571 in WA
- Work from home9.6%32ndU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%402nd of 570 in WA
- 31stU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%340th of 571 in WA
- 31stU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%392nd of 570 in WA
- Housing vacancy4.3%25thU.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%427th of 563 in WA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%354th of 570 in WA
- 24thU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%392nd of 571 in WA
- 15thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469392nd of 560 in WA
- Population density99/sq mi13thU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi318th of 571 in WA
| Measure | 98284 | Skagit | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 9.3% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 237th of 571 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.6 min | 26.4 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 133rd of 546 | |
| Median home value | $482,500 | $545,100 | $564,600 | $332,700 | 237th of 536 | |
| Broadband access | 94.6% | 93.8% | 93.6% | 91% | 190th of 563 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $58,183 | $52,176 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 203rd of 566 | |
| Median household income | $93,006 | $89,263 | $98,141 | $80,734 | 216th of 541 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73% | 70.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 305th of 563 | |
| Government workers | 15.2% | 17.3% | 16% | 14.5% | 344th of 570 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,556 | $1,536 | $1,760 | $1,413 | 205th of 475 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10% | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 200th of 570 | |
| Per capita income | $42,294 | $45,140 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 284th of 570 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.4% | 22.6% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 331st of 571 | |
| Median age | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 325th of 571 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 11.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 209th of 563 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.9% | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 210th of 567 | |
| Population | 27,835 | 131,328 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 118th of 571 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 304th of 570 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.8% | 54.2% | 49.9% | 51.1% | 248th of 541 | |
| Diversity index | 40 | 45.7 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 281st of 571 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.4% | 20.9% | 21.4% | 22% | 296th of 571 | |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 12.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 402nd of 570 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.3% | 9% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 340th of 571 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.9% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 392nd of 570 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.3% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 427th of 563 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 354th of 570 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 30.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 392nd of 571 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.392 | 0.433 | 0.469 | 0.483 | 392nd of 560 | |
| Population density | 99/sq mi | 76/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 318th of 571 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic14%
- Asian2%
- Native American1%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,773
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 67.5%
- Married couples
- 50.5%
- Living alone
- 22.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.3%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 11,256
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Vacant
- 4.3%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.1%
- Home value to income
- 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98284 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $75,718 | $74,888 |
| Service | $36,683 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,422 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $63,258 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $57,548 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.6%
- Households with broadband
- 94.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.2%
- No internet access
- 4.4%
- Without health insurance
- 6.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Sedro Woolley
- State
- Washington
- County
- Skagit County
- Center point
- 48.5468° N, 122.1352° W
- Land area
- 281 sq mi
- Water area
- 6.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
98284 spans 2 counties
- Skagit County93% of land
- Whatcom County7% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Sedro-Woolley2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 98284
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98263 | Lyman, WA | 3.6 mi | $133,750 |
| 98255 | Hamilton, WA | 6.7 mi | $68,194 |
| 98235 | Clearlake, WA | 7.3 mi | $63,307 |
| 98220 | Acme, WA | 9.9 mi | $92,266 |
| 98233 | Burlington, WA | 10 mi | $87,614 |
| 98232 | Bow, WA | 13 mi | $104,559 |
| 98274 | Mount Vernon, WA | 14 mi | $96,177 |
| 98273 | Mount Vernon, WA | 15 mi | $76,717 |
| 98229 | Bellingham, WA | 16 mi | $90,945 |
| 98238 | Conway, WA | 18 mi | — |
| 98244 | Deming, WA | 19 mi | $67,159 |
| 98237 | Concrete, WA | 19 mi | $61,711 |
Zip codes like 98284 elsewhere
Questions about 98284
What city is zip code 98284?
98284 is assigned to Sedro Woolley, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 98284 in?
98284 is mostly in Skagit County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 98284?
About 27,835 people live in 98284, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98284 in?
98284 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 98284?
The median household income in 98284 is $93,006.
What zip codes are near 98284?
The closest zip codes to 98284 are 98263, 98255, 98235, 98220, 98233.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98284, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.