98235 ZIP Code — Clearlake, WA

Skagit County, Washington

ZIP code 98235 is located in Clearlake, Washington, within Skagit County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98235

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $481,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $57,826. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 98235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

570

population

0.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clearlake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	570
Population density	1,676 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.34 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	48.4602
Longitude	-122.2339
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	33.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	25.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

570

Population

1,676

People per sq mi

28.1

Median age

$57,826

Median household income

$21,448

Per capita income

$481,500

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

60.8%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	173	30.4%
18 and over	397	69.6%
65 and over	62	10.9%
Median age	28.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.6%

Two or more races 21.2%

Asian 9.3%

Black or African American 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	368	64.6%
Two or more races	121	21.2%
Asian	53	9.3%
Black or African American	28	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	33.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	25.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 14.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	14.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$57,826

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 46.0%

$500k–$1M 46.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$481,500
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	60.8%
Renter occupied	39.2%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	26.2%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	57.8%
2 vehicles	12.7%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Fuel oil	10.3%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	23.0%
Cohabiting couple	38	18.6%
Male householder, no spouse	18	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	101	49.5%
Households with children under 18	73	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	21.1%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	59.0%
Married	32.9%	21.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	7.1%
Divorced	33.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 18.0%

Some college, no degree 42.7%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	19.1%
Kindergarten	36	20.8%
Elementary school	84	48.6%
High school	20	11.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 63.4%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Education & healthcare 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.2%
Service	1.6%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	65.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.3%
Carpool	58.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 71.8%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.5%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	26.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	537	94.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	557	97.7%
Born in same state	553	97.0%
Born in different state	300	52.6%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.3%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	92	16.1%
French	22	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	2.6%
English	13	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	90.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98235

What city is ZIP code 98235 in?

ZIP code 98235 is primarily assigned to Clearlake, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98235 in?

ZIP code 98235 falls within Skagit County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98235?

34% of residents in ZIP code 98235 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 98235 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 98235 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98235?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98235?

The median home value in ZIP code 98235 is $481,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 98235 in?

ZIP code 98235 observes the PST timezone.