Sedro Woolley, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98284
Skagit County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,331
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,006
- Median income Above-median income area
- $482,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sedro Woolley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98284 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 98284 (Sedro Woolley, WA) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.6 in 2023 to 348.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98284 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sedro Woolley, Skagit County, Washington, with 24,331 residents across 730.7 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98284 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,006 (2% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,294. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $482,500 (6% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,556; 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Skagit County, so 98284 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 98284
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sedro Woolley, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98284.
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Retail trade 48
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 45
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 37
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 37
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 98284, Sedro Woolley, 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
24,331
Population
730.7
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98284?
39.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.3%
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?
$93,006
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$42,294
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98284 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Sedro Woolley, 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)
$93,006 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
11,256housing units
11,256
Total Housing Units
10,773
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$482,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,556
Median Rent
1988
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98284 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 230 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 261 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 317 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 330 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 348 |
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 446 business establishments in ZIP 98284, employing approximately 4,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,735,000.
446
Businesses
4,038
Employees
$257.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 129 | 28.9% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 98284 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98284
Sedro Woolley (98284)
24,331 residents
- 98220 634
Acme (98220)
634 residents
- 98255 245
Hamilton (98255)
245 residents
- 98235 103
Clearlake (98235)
103 residents
- 98263 76
Lyman (98263)
76 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98284 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98284 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98263
Lyman (98263)
$133,750 median income
- 98284
Sedro Woolley (98284)
$93,006 median income
- 98220
Acme (98220)
$92,266 median income
- 98255
Hamilton (98255)
$68,194 median income
- 98235
Clearlake (98235)
$63,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98284 ranks #2 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 98284, 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 (24,331 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 98284 in?
ZIP code 98284 (Sedro Woolley) 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 98284?
ZIP code 98284 in Sedro Woolley, WA has a population of 24,331 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98284?
The median household income in ZIP 98284 is $93,006, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98284?
The median home value in ZIP 98284 is $482,500, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98284?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98284 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98284?
ZIP code 98284 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 4,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98284?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98284 are: Construction (129), Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98284?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98284 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 98284?
In ZIP code 98284, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 98284?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98284 is 31.6 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 98284?
In ZIP code 98284, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98284?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98284 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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