Zip code 98273: Mount Vernon, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98273
98273 is a small-town zip code in Mount Vernon, Washington (Skagit County), covering 84 sq mi of land. About 30,001 people live here, or 357 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,717 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $492,300, or 6.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,287 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.6 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 27% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 98273 compares
- 78thU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%185th of 570 in WA
- 77thU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%105th of 541 in WA
- Median home value$492,30074thU.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600226th of 536 in WA
- Residents under 1824.8%73rdU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%134th of 571 in WA
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%173rd of 570 in WA
- Government workers16.7%70thU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%301st of 570 in WA
- Poverty rate14.8%69thU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%138th of 563 in WA
- 65thU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%284th of 571 in WA
- Broadband access93.7%64thU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%236th of 563 in WA
- 63rdU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469166th of 560 in WA
- 61stU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5132nd of 571 in WA
- 61stU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%153rd of 571 in WA
- Uninsured rate7.4%55thU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%182nd of 567 in WA
- Veterans6.1%54thU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%418th of 571 in WA
- Work from home13.3%53rdU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%299th of 570 in WA
- Population30,00150thU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116101st of 571 in WA
- Per capita income$39,23547thU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744341st of 570 in WA
- Median earnings per worker$47,17947thU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959369th of 566 in WA
- Median household income$76,71746thU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141334th of 541 in WA
- Median gross rent$1,28742ndU.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760268th of 475 in WA
- 38thU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%301st of 571 in WA
- 34thU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3425th of 571 in WA
- Homeownership rate61.4%34thU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%437th of 563 in WA
- Average commute23.6 min34thU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min349th of 546 in WA
- Population density357/sq mi28thU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi229th of 571 in WA
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%344th of 570 in WA
- 23rdU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%324th of 570 in WA
- Housing vacancy3.4%15thU.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%484th of 563 in WA
| Measure | 98273 | Skagit | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 12.2% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 185th of 570 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.9% | 54.2% | 49.9% | 51.1% | 105th of 541 | |
| Median home value | $492,300 | $545,100 | $564,600 | $332,700 | 226th of 536 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.8% | 20.9% | 21.4% | 22% | 134th of 571 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 173rd of 570 | |
| Government workers | 16.7% | 17.3% | 16% | 14.5% | 301st of 570 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.8% | 11.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 138th of 563 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.7% | 22.6% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 284th of 571 | |
| Broadband access | 93.7% | 93.8% | 93.6% | 91% | 236th of 563 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.451 | 0.433 | 0.469 | 0.483 | 166th of 560 | |
| Diversity index | 55 | 45.7 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 132nd of 571 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.4% | 9% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 153rd of 571 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.4% | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 182nd of 567 | |
| Veterans | 6.1% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 418th of 571 | |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 12.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 299th of 570 | |
| Population | 30,001 | 131,328 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 101st of 571 | |
| Per capita income | $39,235 | $45,140 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 341st of 570 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,179 | $52,176 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 369th of 566 | |
| Median household income | $76,717 | $89,263 | $98,141 | $80,734 | 334th of 541 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,287 | $1,536 | $1,760 | $1,413 | 268th of 475 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 30.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 301st of 571 | |
| Median age | 37 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 425th of 571 | |
| Homeownership rate | 61.4% | 70.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 437th of 563 | |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.4 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 349th of 546 | |
| Population density | 357/sq mi | 76/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 229th of 571 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 2.3% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 344th of 570 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.7% | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 324th of 570 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.4% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 484th of 563 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White58%
- Black0.9%
- Hispanic33%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 11,583
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 64.5%
- Married couples
- 47.4%
- Living alone
- 29%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.1%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 11,989
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Vacant
- 3.4%
- Median year built
- 1983
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.3%
- Home value to income
- 6.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98273 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,533 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,672 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $44,721 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,611 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,447 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.5%
- Households with broadband
- 93.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 76.9%
- No internet access
- 4.1%
- Without health insurance
- 7.4%
- Limited-English households
- 4.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mount Vernon
- State
- Washington
- County
- Skagit County
- Center point
- 48.4027° N, 122.3761° W
- Land area
- 84 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Mount Vernon9% of zip
- Bay View (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Clear Lake (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 98273
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98238 | Conway, WA | 4.9 mi | — |
| 98257 | La Conner, WA | 6.2 mi | $94,425 |
| 98233 | Burlington, WA | 6.9 mi | $87,614 |
| 98235 | Clearlake, WA | 7.8 mi | $63,307 |
| 98221 | Anacortes, WA | 11 mi | $96,528 |
| 98274 | Mount Vernon, WA | 11 mi | $96,177 |
| 98232 | Bow, WA | 11 mi | $104,559 |
| 98292 | Stanwood, WA | 13 mi | $101,765 |
| 98277 | Oak Harbor, WA | 13 mi | $83,253 |
| 98278 | Oak Harbor, WA | 14 mi | — |
| 98282 | Camano Island, WA | 14 mi | $105,231 |
| 98287 | Silvana, WA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 98273 elsewhere
Questions about 98273
What city is zip code 98273?
98273 is assigned to Mount Vernon, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 98273 in?
98273 is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of 98273?
About 30,001 people live in 98273, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98273 in?
98273 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 98273?
The median household income in 98273 is $76,717.
What zip codes are near 98273?
The closest zip codes to 98273 are 98238, 98257, 98233, 98235, 98221.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98273, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.