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98273

Zip code 98273: Mount Vernon, Washington

Residential delivery areaSkagit CountyPacific Time
Population
30,001
Median household income
$77K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$492K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$1,287/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
37
U.S. 38.9
Land area
84 sq mi
357 people/sq mi

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

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People

Age

Median age
37
Under 18
24.8%
65 and over
18.7%

Race and ethnicity

  • White58%
  • Black0.9%
  • Hispanic33%
  • Asian3%
  • Native American0.3%
  • Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Other0.1%
  • Multiracial4%
Diversity index
55
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
13.4%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
57.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
73%
Spanish
21%
Other Indo-European
3%
Asian / Pacific
2%
Other
0.6%

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

<$25k
16%
$25–50k
17%
$50–75k
16%
$75–100k
11%
$100–150k
20%
$150–200k
12%
$200k+
8%

Median household income

98273
$76,717
Skagit Co.
$89,263
Washington
$98,141
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$39,235
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
14.8%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
20%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98273
$492,300
Skagit Co.
$545,100
Washington
$564,600
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

98273
$1,287
Skagit Co.
$1,536
Washington
$1,760
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
67%
2–4 units
7%
5–19 units
8%
20+ units
11%
Mobile home
7%
Boat, RV, van
0%
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

Drove alone
73%
Carpooled
11%
Transit
0.3%
Walked
3%
Bicycle
0.4%
Worked from home
13%
Other
0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
17%
10–19
35%
20–29
14%
30–44
19%
45–59
6%
60+
9%
Average commute
23.6 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
6.1%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
61.2%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management
10%
Construction and repair
10%
Office and admin
10%
Transportation and moving
8%
Healthcare
8%
Sales
7%
Cleaning and personal care
7%
Education
6%
Production
6%
Food service
6%
Business and finance
5%
Engineering and science
4%
Farming, fishing and forestry
4%
Legal and social services
3%
Arts, media and sports
2%
Computer and math
2%
Police and fire
2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance
13%
Manufacturing
11%
Retail
11%
Construction
10%
Education
10%
Restaurants and hotels
6%
Other services
6%
Admin, support and management
6%
Professional and technical services
5%
Agriculture and mining
5%
Finance, insurance and real estate
4%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
4%
Public administration
3%
Wholesale
3%
Arts and recreation
2%
Information
2%
Median earnings per worker
$47,179
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
12.2%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
16.7%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
7.6%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work98273U.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+)

No diploma
12%
High school
22%
Some college
26%
Associate's
14%
Bachelor's
18%
Graduate
9%
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
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

ZipCityDistanceIncome
98238Conway4.9 mi—
98257La Conner6.2 mi$94,425
98233Burlington6.9 mi$87,614
98235Clearlake7.8 mi$63,307
98221Anacortes11 mi$96,528
98274Mount Vernon11 mi$96,177
98232Bow11 mi$104,559
98292Stanwood13 mi$101,765
98277Oak Harbor13 mi$83,253
98278Oak Harbor14 mi—
98282Camano Island14 mi$105,231
98287Silvana · PO box15 mi—

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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.