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Concrete, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98237

Skagit County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,025
5/sq mi
$61,711
Median income
$377,700
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Concrete pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 821.4 square miles in Concrete, Skagit County, Washington. The area is home to 4,025 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98237 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98237 sits at $61,711 (32% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,008. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $377,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $845 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 43 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98237 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98237.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98237, Concrete, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,025

Population

821.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98237?

39.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$61,711

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$32,008

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

42.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98237 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,711 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,420

Total Housing Units

1,855

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$377,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1987

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

380

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+280%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98237 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 254
2021 +10.9% 282
2022 +20.6% 340
2023 +2.2% 347
2024 +9.5% 380

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 72 business establishments in ZIP 98237, employing approximately 426 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,083,000.

72

Businesses

426

Employees

$21.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 20.8%
Retail trade 10 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.1%
Construction 7 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98237 in? ▼
ZIP code 98237 (Concrete) is located in Skagit County, Washington. Skagit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/skagit-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98237? ▼
ZIP code 98237 in Concrete, WA has a population of 4,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98237 is $61,711, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98237 is $377,700, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98237 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98237? ▼
ZIP code 98237 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98237? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98237 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98237? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98237 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 98237? ▼
In ZIP code 98237, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 98237? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98237 is 42.6 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 98237? ▼
In ZIP code 98237, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98237 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Concrete, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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