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ZIP 98284

Pop. 27,835·Skagit County·137th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,930/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$35
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98284 · $1,930
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,770/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,160/yr
At $1,930/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySkagit County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98284 (Sedro woolley, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,835
Median income
$93,006
Median age
39.7
Renters
27%
Age distribution
20.4%
22.7%
25.6%
13.9%
17.4%
Under 1820.4%
18–3422.7%
35–5425.6%
55–6413.9%
65+17.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
14.1%
White80.5%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian1.9%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
32.9%
37%
21.2%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98284 in Sedro woolley, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,173 → $93,006
up 25.4%
Population
27,159 → 27,835
up 2.5%
Renter share
26.9% → 27%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.8% → 21.2%
+1.4 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.7
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98284 in Sedro woolley, WA now reports about $93,006, up from $74,173 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 27,159 residents to roughly 27,835.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98284 covers Sedro woolley, WA. The median rent here is $1,930/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($93,006/yr), ZIP 98284 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98284?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98284 (Sedro woolley, WA) is $1,930. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98284 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98284's median rent of $1,930/mo is $35 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98284 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98284 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #137 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,930/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98284?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,930/mo in ZIP 98284. The local median household income is $93,006/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98284?

Rent in ZIP 98284 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98284 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98284 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,930/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($93,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98284 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98284 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of ZIP 98284 households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98284 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 98284 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98284 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,930/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98284's median household income ($93,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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