98221 ZIP Code
Anacortes, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98221 |
| City/Town: | Anacortes |
| County: | Skagit |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,969 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,007 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,294 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,173 |
| Median Home Value: | $604,600 |
| Land Area: | 51.9 sq miles
134.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 33.4 sq miles
86.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.4542, -122.6039 |
Population Information (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,969 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,401 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,568 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 895 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,143 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,104 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,171 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 947 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,288 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,443 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,573 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,635 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,752 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,041 | 17.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,166 | 9.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 811 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $604,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,499 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,173 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,243 | 84.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,930 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,389 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,854 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,709 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 230 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 460 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,148 | 17.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,211 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,649 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,737 | 26.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,274 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,007 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,943 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,950 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,294 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,364 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,319 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 439 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,238 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,734 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,738 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 839 | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,438 | 89.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 151 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 193 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 440 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 269 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,457 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 936 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,401 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 986 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 277 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 493 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 335 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 469 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 646 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 867 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,512 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,347 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,018 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,179 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,377 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,059 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 663 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 256 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,457 | 15.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 187 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 718 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 991 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 217 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 878 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 636 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 125 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 383 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,005 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,095 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 927 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 528 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 629 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,341 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,621 | 72.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,007 | 43.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 927 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,582 | 64.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,593 | 44.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,745 | 36.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 295 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 234 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 563 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,846 | 80.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 439 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 294 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 298 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 272 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 259 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 307 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 386 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,051 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,271 | 18.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,418 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,482 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,640 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 597 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 807 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 389 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,454 | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 518 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,166 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,862 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,343 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,861 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 423 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,204 | 60.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 594 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,960 | 28.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 67 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 303 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 440 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,721 | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,164 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,918 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 128 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 96 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 56 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 338 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,045 | 27.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,751 | 50.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 954 | 12.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,300 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $708 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,499 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,243 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,536 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,568 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,658 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,436 | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,325 | 22.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,838 | 47.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,759 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,503 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,914 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 373 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 895 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,882 | 19.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,005 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 270 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 180 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,766 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 957 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 832 | 20.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,489 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,229 | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,268 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,022 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 157 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,063 | 35.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,802 | 59.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,876 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,943 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,080 | 36.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,706 | 58.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 876 | 29.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 157 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,620 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 386 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,349 | 349.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,349 | 349.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,349 | 349.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 441 | 114.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 31 | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 42 | 10.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 212 | 54.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 257 | 66.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,074 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,859 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,215 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 539 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 374 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 279 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,243 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,786 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Anacortes, WA98221