La Conner, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98257
Skagit County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,134
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,425
- Median income Above-median income area
- $506,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Conner pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98257 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 98257 (La Conner, WA) rose +31.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.5 in 2023 to 326.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98257 covers 47.5 square miles in La Conner, Skagit County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,134 residents on file, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98257 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,425 (4% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,432. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $506,200 (1% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,242; 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Skagit County, so 98257 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 98257
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Conner, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98257.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 98257, La Conner, 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
4,134
Population
47.5
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98257?
61.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.4%
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?
$94,425
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$57,432
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98257 ranks among Washington ZIPs
La Conner, 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)
$94,425 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
2,369housing units
2,369
Total Housing Units
2,033
Occupied Units
336
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$506,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,242
Median Rent
1983
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
+31.0%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98257 have increased 31.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 203 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 235 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 290 |
| 2023 | -14.0% | 249 |
| 2024 | +31.0% | 327 |
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 151 business establishments in ZIP 98257, employing approximately 980 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,363,000.
151
Businesses
980
Employees
$45.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 18.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.3% |
| Information | 4 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 98257 vs 98273 →
ZIP 98257 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98277
Oak Harbor (98277)
37,823 residents
- 98273
Mount Vernon (98273)
28,717 residents
- 98221
Anacortes (98221)
20,429 residents
- 98257 4,134
La Conner (98257)
4,134 residents
- 98232 3,920
Bow (98232)
3,920 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98257 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98257 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98232
Bow (98232)
$104,559 median income
- 98221
Anacortes (98221)
$96,528 median income
- 98257
La Conner (98257)
$94,425 median income
- 98277
Oak Harbor (98277)
$83,253 median income
- 98273
Mount Vernon (98273)
$76,717 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98257 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98257, 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 (4,134 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 98257 in?
ZIP code 98257 (La Conner) 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 98257?
ZIP code 98257 in La Conner, WA has a population of 4,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98257?
The median household income in ZIP 98257 is $94,425, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98257?
The median home value in ZIP 98257 is $506,200, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98257?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98257 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98257?
ZIP code 98257 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98257?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98257 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (28), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98257?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98257 increased by 31.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 98257?
In ZIP code 98257, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 98257?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98257 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98257?
In ZIP code 98257, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98257?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98257 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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