City

Bow, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Skagit County  ·  Washington

👥3,938Population
💰$99,728Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$714,000Median Home Value▲ 156% above avg
🎓51.4%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads51.4% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.5%)
HS Graduate618 (20.6%)
Some College303 (10.1%)
Associates521 (17.4%)
Bachelors345 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,198 (39.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College10.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
71%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,728 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$714,000 ▲ 156% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,588/mo
Total Housing Units1,769
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Bow, WA

Bow is a city in Washington, located in Skagit County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,938 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Bow is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,728 is above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bow is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $714,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,588 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bow is well-educated. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.22%).

Bow, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Bow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98232 3,938 $99,728 $714,000 $1,588 2.7% 51.4% 88.9%