Skykomish
Town in King County, Washington
Skykomish is a town in King County, Washington, with 161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baring, 7.1 miles NW.
- 161residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 512 / sq mipopulation density
- 98288ZIP code
About Skykomish
Skykomish is a town in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 161 as of the 2020 census, down from an estimated peak of "several thousand" in the 1920s. The town lies on the South Fork Skykomish River approximately 49 miles (79 km) east of Everett on U.S. Route 2. It is surrounded by the Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest and is in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
The town was founded as a maintenance and fueling station during construction of the Great Northern Railway, which follows the Skykomish Valley and crosses the Cascades near Stevens Pass. Skykomish lacks direct road access to the rest of King County due to its mountainous surroundings; U.S. Route 2 is the only road link and travels through Snohomish County to the north. The town is a stopping point for recreational access in the Cascades, including the nearby Stevens Pass Ski Area.
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Living in Skykomish
- Median household income
- $62,917
- Median home value
- $408,300
- Median rent
- $1,639/mo
- Median age
- 58.5
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Skykomish had 161 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 161 |
|---|---|
| Density | 512 per sq mi (198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Skykomish at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 161 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7099° N, 121.3573° W |
| ZIP code | 98288 |
| Official website | skykomish.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5364855 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Skykomish
- Baring7.1 mi NW
- Index12.0 mi NW
- May Creek17.8 mi NW
- Gold Bar18.5 mi NW
- Snoqualmie Pass21.5 mi S
- Startup21.6 mi NW
- Riverpoint22.8 mi SW
- Sultan23.5 mi NW
- North Bend24.6 mi SW
- North Sultan24.7 mi NW
- Riverbend25.0 mi SW
- Carnation25.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Skykomish
What county is Skykomish in?
Skykomish is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Skykomish, WA?
161 people lived in Skykomish at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Skykomish, WA?
The ZIP code of Skykomish is 98288.
What is the elevation of Skykomish?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Skykomish?
Baring (7.1 mi), Index (12.0 mi), May Creek (17.8 mi), Gold Bar (18.5 mi), Snoqualmie Pass (21.5 mi).
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