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Snohomish County
Darrington, WA
98241
98241 ZIP Code — Darrington, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98241 is located in
Darrington ,
Washington ,
within Snohomish County .
It covers approximately 422.28 square miles and serves a population of
2,150 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 360/564 .
About ZIP code 98241
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $337,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $67,717. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 98241 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,150
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
422.28 sq mi
Water area
2.63 sq mi
Latitude
48.1616
Longitude
-121.2951
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
360/564
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
24.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
31.3%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
32.6%
27.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
11.2%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$67,717
Median household income
$337,900
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 402 18.7% 18 and over 1,748 81.3% 65 and over 601 28.0% Median age 48.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Group Count % White 1,906 83.5% Hispanic or Latino 132 5.8% Two or more races 107 4.7% Other race 96 4.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 41 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
24.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
31.3%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
32.6%
27.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
11.2%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 5.2% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 19.8% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 8.5% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $67,717
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $337,900 Median rent / month $889 Owner occupied 72.5% Renter occupied 27.5% Vacant 19.7% Single-family detached 76.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 8.0% 1990–1999 14.6% 1980–1989 19.1% 1970–1979 15.6% 1960–1969 14.4% 1950–1959 4.5% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 13.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 19.8% 2 bedrooms 23.7% 3 bedrooms 43.3% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.7% 1 vehicle 23.3% 2 vehicles 32.1% 3 or more 37.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 55.5% Propane / LP gas 16.7% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 25.6% Solar 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 404 45.0% Cohabiting couple 41 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 259 28.8% Female householder, no spouse 194 21.6% Households with children under 18 219 24.4% Households with seniors (65+) 453 50.4% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.5% 22.0% Married 45.0% 49.1% Separated 3.4% 1.7% Widowed 3.1% 12.8% Divorced 28.0% 14.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.5% Bachelor's or higher 18.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 47 12.6% Elementary school 186 49.7% High school 119 31.8% College / grad school 22 5.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Public administration
13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Professional & management
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.9% Service 18.8% Sales & office 9.5% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 26.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.6% Government 33.3% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 0.9% Walk 6.4% Work from home 9.9% Other means 2.6% Avg commute (minutes) 32.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.2% Retirement income 28.3% Supplemental Security 14.1% Cash public assistance 7.5% Food stamps / SNAP 21.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 30.1% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 28.9% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.6% Visited dentist 61.4% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 253 14.5%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 19.3% 65 and over 32.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.1% Public insurance 47.3% No insurance 3.7% Uninsured under 19 4.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,071 96.3% Spanish 7 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,072 96.4% Born in same state 2,051 95.4% Born in different state 1,362 63.3% Foreign born 21 1.0% Naturalized citizen 78 3.6% Not a US citizen 30 38.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 447 20.8% Italian 250 11.6% Polish 175 8.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 104 4.8% Dutch 6 0.3% English 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.8% Internet access 84.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98241
What city is ZIP code 98241 in?
ZIP code 98241 is primarily assigned to Darrington, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98241 in?
ZIP code 98241 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98241 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 98241 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 98241 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 98241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 98241 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 98241 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98241?
The median home value in ZIP code 98241 is $337,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 98241 in?
ZIP code 98241 observes the PST timezone.
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