98273 ZIP Code
Mount Vernon, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98273 |
| City/Town: | Mount Vernon |
| County: | Skagit |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,430 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,498 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,742 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,025 |
| Median Home Value: | $395,900 |
| Land Area: | 83.9 sq miles
217.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.4028, -122.3761 |
Population Information (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,430 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,466 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,964 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,027 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,025 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,138 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,906 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,033 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,495 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,583 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,027 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,613 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,893 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,524 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,756 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 410 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $395,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,119 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,025 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,483 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 542 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,262 | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,221 | 36.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,301 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,230 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,372 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,042 | 24.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,226 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,475 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,345 | 16.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,611 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98273 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,498 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,464 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,479 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,742 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,239 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,271 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 823 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,516 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,163 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,175 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 926 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,036 | 72.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 210 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 739 | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 686 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,403 | 14.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,356 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,741 | 18.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,597 | 31.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,831 | 29.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 653 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98273 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 516 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 483 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 967 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 809 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,396 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,800 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,516 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,164 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,053 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 779 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98273 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,254 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,801 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 128 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 237 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 176 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,300 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98273 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 782 | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,576 | 11.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,471 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,822 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 666 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 207 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 440 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,121 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,882 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,099 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 465 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 479 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 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 (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,192 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,520 | 60.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,481 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,864 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98273 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,222 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,518 | 39.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,850 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 635 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 450 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,892 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98273 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,869 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 292 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 324 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 623 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 444 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 328 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,300 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 836 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98273 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 942 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,040 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,645 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,471 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,958 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 778 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 952 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 522 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,669 | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98273 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 380 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,359 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,953 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,567 | 46.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,580 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 186 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98273 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,355 | 46.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 598 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,851 | 42.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 100 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 439 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 68 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98273 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 609 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,281 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,087 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,506 | 30.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98273 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 367 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 105 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 160 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 975 | 13.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,537 | 48.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,741 | 24.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 187 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98273 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,169 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $667 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,119 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,483 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,803 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,162 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,050 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,804 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,819 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,068 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98273 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,193 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,969 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,506 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 273 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,269 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,898 | 23.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98273 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,614 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 621 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 516 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,211 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,663 | 21.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,603 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,758 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,618 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,056 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,628 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 558 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,044 | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,026 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98273 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,470 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,732 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,237 | 59.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,451 | 38.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 423 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,220 | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 554 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,210 | 759.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,210 | 759.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,210 | 759.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 399 | 72.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 41 | 7.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,157 | 569.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 157 | 28.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98273 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,403 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,427 | 71.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,976 | 28.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,916 | 24.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 472 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 362 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 226 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98273 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,483 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,061 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Mount Vernon, WA98273