Clinton, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98236
Island County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,635
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,362
- Median income Above-median income area
- $668,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clinton pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98236 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98236 (Clinton, WA) fell -6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.2 in 2023 to 301.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98236 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Island County, Washington, home to 5,635 residents across 59.3 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,362 (4% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,422. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $668,400 (31% above the average Washington ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,529.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Island County, so 98236 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98236.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98236, Clinton, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,635
Population
59.3
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98236?
51.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$94,362
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$51,422
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98236 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Clinton, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,362 Top 38% higher than 62% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,622housing units
3,622
Total Housing Units
2,910
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$668,400
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,529
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98236 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 223 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 248 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 308 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 321 |
| 2024 | -6.0% | 302 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 184 business establishments in ZIP 98236, employing approximately 1,049 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,276,000.
184
Businesses
1,049
Employees
$46.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98236 vs 98260 →
ZIP 98236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98204
Everett (98204)
39,380 residents
- 98036
Lynnwood (98036)
36,000 residents
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
35,921 residents
- 98087
Lynnwood (98087)
29,976 residents
- 98037
Lynnwood (98037)
26,889 residents
- 98275
Mukilteo (98275)
20,256 residents
- 98346 9,297
Kingston (98346)
9,297 residents
- 98236 5,635
Clinton (98236)
5,635 residents
- 98260 5,278
Langley (98260)
5,278 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98236 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
$133,638 median income
- 98275
Mukilteo (98275)
$132,861 median income
- 98346
Kingston (98346)
$114,779 median income
- 98037
Lynnwood (98037)
$107,281 median income
- 98087
Lynnwood (98087)
$106,693 median income
- 98260
Langley (98260)
$101,987 median income
- 98249
Freeland (98249)
$99,519 median income
- 98236
Clinton (98236)
$94,362 median income
- 98036
Lynnwood (98036)
$88,958 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98236 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98260 | Langley, WA | 5,278 | 5.4 mi |
| 98275 | Mukilteo, WA | 20,256 | 5.8 mi |
| 98249 | Freeland, WA | 4,561 | 7.5 mi |
| 98026 | Edmonds, WA | 35,921 | 9.1 mi |
| 98204 | Everett, WA | 39,380 | 7.7 mi |
| 98087 | Lynnwood, WA | 29,976 | 9.2 mi |
| 98037 | Lynnwood, WA | 26,889 | 9.9 mi |
| 98346 | Kingston, WA | 9,297 | 11.3 mi |
| 98036 | Lynnwood, WA | 36,000 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98236, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,635 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98236 in?
ZIP code 98236 (Clinton) is located in Island County, Washington. Island County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/island-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98236?
ZIP code 98236 in Clinton, WA has a population of 5,635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98236?
The median household income in ZIP 98236 is $94,362, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98236?
The median home value in ZIP 98236 is $668,400, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98236 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98236?
ZIP code 98236 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,049 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98236 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98236 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98236?
In ZIP code 98236, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98236 is 37.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98236?
In ZIP code 98236, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98236 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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