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
$73,185
Median income
$395,000
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98241 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1064.5 square miles in Darrington, Snohomish County, Washington. The area is home to 2,129 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 98241 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98241 sits at $73,185 (19% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $31,461. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is $395,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $926 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98241 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 98241 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 98241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98241.

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 98241, Darrington, 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

2,129

Population

1064.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98241?

44.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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

$31,461

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98241 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,185 Top 48% higher than 52% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,087

Total Housing Units

919

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$395,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

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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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