Darrington, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98241
Snohomish County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,129
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,185
- Median income Near-median income area
- $395,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Darrington pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98241 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 98241 (Darrington, WA) fell -13.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 98241 covers 1064.5 square miles in Darrington, Snohomish County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,129 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,185 (19% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,461. Unemployment is 11.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $395,000 (23% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $926; owner occupancy is 73.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98241.
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 98241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darrington, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98241.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 98241, Darrington, 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
2,129
Population
1064.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98241?
44.0
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$73,185
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$31,461
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98241 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Darrington, 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)
$73,185 34th percentile higher than 34% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,087housing units
1,087
Total Housing Units
919
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$926
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 98241, employing approximately 334 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,492,000.
33
Businesses
334
Employees
$19.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98241, 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 (2,129 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 98241 in?
ZIP code 98241 (Darrington) is located in Snohomish County, Washington. Snohomish County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/snohomish-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98241?
ZIP code 98241 in Darrington, WA has a population of 2,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98241?
The median household income in ZIP 98241 is $73,185, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98241?
The median home value in ZIP 98241 is $395,000, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98241 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98241?
ZIP code 98241 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98241 are: Manufacturing (4), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98241?
In ZIP code 98241, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98241?
In ZIP code 98241, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98241 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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