City

Darrington, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Snohomish County  ·  Washington

👥2,412Population
💰$75,039Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$391,000Median Home Value▲ 40% above avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 6.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (3.5%)
HS Graduate546 (34.3%)
Some College257 (16.1%)
Associates235 (14.7%)
Bachelors188 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree313 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,039 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$391,000 ▲ 40% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$899/mo
Total Housing Units1,143
Vacant Units192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Darrington, WA

Darrington is a city in Washington, located in Snohomish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,412 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Darrington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,039 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Darrington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $391,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $899 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Darrington is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.87%).

Darrington, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Darrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98241 2,412 $75,039 $391,000 $899 9.8% 31.4% 75.2%