98273 ZIP Code — Mount Vernon, WA
Skagit County, Washington
ZIP code 98273 is located in Mount Vernon, Washington, within Skagit County. It covers approximately 83.94 square miles and serves a population of 30,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98273
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $395,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $71,498. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,430
population
83.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98273 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98273
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98257 La Conner (7.1 mi)
98233 Burlington (9.5 mi)
98274 Mount Vernon (10.6 mi)
98232 Bow (12.3 mi)
98292 Stanwood (13.5 mi)
98277 Oak Harbor (13.6 mi)
98278 Oak Harbor (14.4 mi)
98282 Camano Island (16.7 mi)
98221 Anacortes (16.8 mi)
98284 Sedro Woolley (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,430 |
| Population density | 363 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.3970 |
| Longitude | -122.3587 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 33.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 34.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 25.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
30,430
Population
363
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$71,498
Median household income
$34,784
Per capita income
$395,900
Median home value
$1,119
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
7,804
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,030
Under 5
997
1,029
5–9
996
1,087
10–14
1,051
969
15–19
937
1,033
20–24
1,000
2,285
25–34
2,210
1,821
35–44
1,762
1,539
45–54
1,488
820
55–59
793
962
60–64
931
1,791
65–74
1,733
893
75–84
863
208
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,527 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 22,903 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,690 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.9%
Hispanic or Latino
15.9%
Other race
12.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,036 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,741 | 15.9% |
| Other race | 4,403 | 12.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,356 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 739 | 2% |
| Asian | 686 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 210 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 33.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 34.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 25.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $71,498 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
48.7%
$500k–$1M
24.0%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,119 |
| Owner occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter occupied | 36.8% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.8% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.6% |
| Electricity | 42.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,803 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 826 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,050 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,804 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,819 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,068 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 24.1% |
| Married | 53.4% | 51.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 621 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 516 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,211 | 42.2% |
| High school | 1,663 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,603 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Retail trade
13.7%
Construction
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Professional & management
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Other services
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
23.3%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,618 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.9% |
| No insurance | 9.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,403 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 3,247 | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,613 | 9.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 294 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 181 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,220 | 86.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,666 | 84.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,104 | 56.2% |
| Foreign born | 554 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,210 | 13.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,623 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,239 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 2,609 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 2,057 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 1,136 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,025 | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 201 | 0.7% |
| German | 154 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 111 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98273
What city is ZIP code 98273 in?
ZIP code 98273 is primarily assigned to Mount Vernon, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98273 in?
ZIP code 98273 falls within Skagit County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98273?
16% of residents in ZIP code 98273 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 98273 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 98273 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98273?
The median home value in ZIP code 98273 is $395,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 98273?
ZIP code 98273 has an estimated population of 30,430 residents, with a density of 363 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98273 in?
ZIP code 98273 observes the PST timezone.