98283 ZIP Code — Rockport, WA

Skagit County, Washington

ZIP code 98283 is located in Rockport, Washington, within Skagit County. It covers approximately 467.98 square miles and serves a population of 466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98283

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,309. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98283 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

466

population

467.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockport	Acceptable
Rockport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98267 Marblemount (9.2 mi) 98237 Concrete (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	466
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	467.98 sq mi
Water area	7.85 sq mi
Latitude	48.5765
Longitude	-121.1447
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	30.3%	33.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	69.7%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

466

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$58,309

Median household income

$21,288

Per capita income

$259,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	29.2%
18 and over	330	70.8%
65 and over	59	12.7%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	459	98.3%
Asian	6	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	33.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	69.7%	34.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 34.7%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	34.7%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	26.5%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
Median income	$58,309

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	51.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	49.7%
3 bedrooms	22.4%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	40.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	21.1%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	37	25.2%
Households with children under 18	86	58.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	25.9%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	8.6%
Married	74.9%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	0.0%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 8.5%

Some college, no degree 37.6%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.1%
Kindergarten	16	9.2%
Elementary school	80	46.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	63	36.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Wholesale trade 10.1%

Construction 8.5%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	34.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.2%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	16.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	40.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.1

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.2%
Public insurance	67.5%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	434	93.1%
Spanish	31	7.1%
Other Indo-European	31	7.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	423	90.8%
Born in same state	423	90.8%
Born in different state	223	47.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	9.2%
Not a US citizen	6	14.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	115	24.7%
Polish	67	14.4%
Italian	27	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	2.1%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98283

What city is ZIP code 98283 in?

ZIP code 98283 is primarily assigned to Rockport, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98283 in?

ZIP code 98283 falls within Skagit County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98283 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 98283 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98283 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 98283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 98283?

ZIP code 98283 has an estimated population of 466 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98283?

The median household income in ZIP code 98283 is $58,309, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98283 in?

ZIP code 98283 observes the PST timezone.