98237 ZIP Code — Concrete, WA

Skagit County, Washington

ZIP code 98237 is located in Concrete, Washington, within Skagit County. It covers approximately 417.45 square miles and serves a population of 4,979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98237

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 $319,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,929. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,979

population

417.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Concrete	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98267 Marblemount (9.4 mi) 98283 Rockport (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,979
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	417.45 sq mi
Water area	13.85 sq mi
Latitude	48.5285
Longitude	-121.4987
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	44.8%	33.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	25.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	6.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,979

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$68,929

Median household income

$31,650

Per capita income

$319,000

Median home value

$1,122

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

2,003

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

250

5–9

217

231

10–14

202

154

15–19

134

20–24

384

25–34

334

254

35–44

221

317

45–54

277

174

55–59

152

130

60–64

113

446

65–74

388

144

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,213	24.4%
18 and over	3,766	75.6%
65 and over	1,113	22.4%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Two or more races 6.6%

Other race 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,236	79.4%
Hispanic or Latino	355	6.7%
Two or more races	351	6.6%
Other race	230	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	1.6%
Asian	60	1.1%
Black or African American	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	33.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	25.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	6.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$68,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 43.3%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$319,000
Median rent / month	$1,122
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	17.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	54.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	21.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	918	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	348	18.6%
Male householder, no spouse	309	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	301	16.0%
Households with children under 18	581	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	770	41.0%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	15.7%
Married	46.9%	51.6%
Separated	0.7%	3.8%
Widowed	3.4%	6.5%
Divorced	13.0%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 32.0%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	7.0%
Kindergarten	101	8.1%
Elementary school	801	64.4%
High school	159	12.8%
College / grad school	96	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Construction 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 7.2%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.2

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	589	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,801	96.4%
Spanish	51	1.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.7%
Other languages	14	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,809	96.6%
Born in same state	4,774	95.9%
Born in different state	2,877	57.8%
Foreign born	35	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	170	3.4%
Not a US citizen	83	48.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	699	14%
French	673	13.5%
Polish	348	7%
Arab	237	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	187	3.8%
German	113	2.3%
Dutch	80	1.6%
Irish	36	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98237

What city is ZIP code 98237 in?

ZIP code 98237 is primarily assigned to Concrete, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98237 in?

ZIP code 98237 falls within Skagit County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98237?

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

Does ZIP code 98237 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 98237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98237?

16% of residents in ZIP code 98237 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98237 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 98237 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98237 in?

ZIP code 98237 observes the PST timezone.