Mount Vernon, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98273
Skagit County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,717
- 132/sq mi High-density area
- $76,717
- Median income Near-median income area
- $492,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Vernon pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 132
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98273 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98273 (Mount Vernon, WA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.9 in 2023 to 335.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98273 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington, with 28,717 residents across 217.9 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98273 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,717 (16% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,235. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $492,300 (4% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,287; 61.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Skagit County, so 98273 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98273
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Vernon, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98273.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
108 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98273, Mount Vernon, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,717
Population
217.9
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98273?
37.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
13.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,717
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,235
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98273 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Mount Vernon, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,717 39th percentile higher than 39% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,989housing units
11,989
Total Housing Units
11,583
Occupied Units
406
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$492,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,287
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98273 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 231 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 268 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 312 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 323 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 335 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,053 business establishments in ZIP 98273, employing approximately 12,637 people with a combined annual payroll of $680,927,000.
1,053
Businesses
12,637
Employees
$680.9M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 146 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 125 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 108 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.3% |
| Information | 11 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98273 vs 98238 →
ZIP 98273 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98273
Mount Vernon (98273)
28,717 residents
- 98233
Burlington (98233)
14,871 residents
- 98257 4,134
La Conner (98257)
4,134 residents
- 98235 103
Clearlake (98235)
103 residents
- 98238 85
Conway (98238)
85 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98273 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98273 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98257
La Conner (98257)
$94,425 median income
- 98233
Burlington (98233)
$87,614 median income
- 98273
Mount Vernon (98273)
$76,717 median income
- 98235
Clearlake (98235)
$63,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98273 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98273, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (28,717 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98273 in?
ZIP code 98273 (Mount Vernon) is located in Skagit County, Washington. Skagit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/skagit-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98273?
ZIP code 98273 in Mount Vernon, WA has a population of 28,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98273?
The median household income in ZIP 98273 is $76,717, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98273?
The median home value in ZIP 98273 is $492,300, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98273?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98273 is White at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98273?
ZIP code 98273 has 1,053 business establishments employing approximately 12,637 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98273?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98273 are: Retail trade (146), Construction (125), Health care and social assistance (118). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98273?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98273 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98273?
In ZIP code 98273, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98273?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98273 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98273?
In ZIP code 98273, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98273?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98273 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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