ZIP Code 98273: Population, Income, Housing

State: WA

Total population: 30,001 Household income: $76,717 Rent: $1,287

Overview

Total population

30,001

Rent

$1,287

Year built

1983

Household income

$76,717

Per capita income

$39,235

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

51.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Washington

County

Skagit County

Town

Mount Vernon

Total population

30,001

Adults over 25

20,172

Total households

11,583

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$76,717

Per capita income

$39,235

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

51.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,287

Year built

1983

Households that rent

38.6%

Households that own

61.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

64.5%

Black

Asian

2.7%

Two or more races

11.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

33.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

66.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,298 (86.7%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

1,729 (13.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35.4%

High school graduate or GED

21.5%

Some college or associate degree

16.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

26.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 98273 with: Skagit County, WA Washington State United States

ZIP 98273

Total population30,001

Rent$1,287

Year built1983

Household income$76,717

Per capita income$39,235

Poverty rate14.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Skagit County, WA

Total population131,328

Rent$1,536

Year built1986

Household income$89,263

Per capita income$45,140

Poverty rate11.6%

Unemployment rate5.2%

Washington State

Total population7,816,116

Rent$1,760

Year built1985

Household income$98,141

Per capita income$53,744

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP98273	CountySkagit, WA	StateWashington	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,001	131,328	7,816,116	334,922,499
Rent	$1,287	$1,536	$1,760	$1,413
Year built	1983	1986	1985	1980
Household income	$76,717	$89,263	$98,141	$80,734
Per capita income	$39,235	$45,140	$53,744	$44,673
Poverty rate	14.8%	11.6%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.2%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 98273

Rent & Income

In 98273, the typical monthly rent is $1,287 and the typical household income is $76,717. Rent here is lower than Washington, and household income is lower than Washington. The estimated poverty rate is 14.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 38.6% of households. About 51.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 98273 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 98273 — Poverty

How ZIP 98273 compares in Washington State (102 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,287	13 / 102	from lower rent	$1,024 – $2,836
Household income	$76,717	85 / 102	from higher income	$48,231 – $244,362
Poverty rate	14.8%	87 / 102	from lower poverty	3.3% – 28.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Washington State with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 98273

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 13th out of 102 ZIP Codes in Washington State. At the state level, values extend from $1,024 in ZIP 98901 up to $2,836 in ZIP 98006.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 98273 holds the 85th out of 102 ZIP Codes. In Washington State as a whole, the range goes from $48,231 in ZIP 99163 up to $244,362 in ZIP 98074.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 98273 ranks 87th out of 102 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.3% in ZIP 98685 up to 28.6% in ZIP 99163.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 98273 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,287 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 98273

Annual Household Income: $76,717

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 98273

Estimated Rate: 14.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 98273

In ZIP Code 98273, households that rent: 4,466 (38.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,466	38.6%
Owner-Occupied	7,117	61.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 98273

In ZIP Code 98273, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,302 (51.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,302	51.5%
Other renter households	2,164	48.5%
Total renter households	4,466	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 98273

Less than High School: 7,141 people (35.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,345 people (21.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,300 people (16.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,386 people (26.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,172

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.