98274 ZIP Code
Mount Vernon, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98274 |
| City/Town: | Mount Vernon |
| County: | Skagit |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,360 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,494 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,395 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,502 |
| Median Home Value: | $453,900 |
| Land Area: | 143.1 sq miles
370.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.3488, -122.1455 |
Population Information (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,360 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,979 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,381 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,163 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,109 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,202 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 788 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 941 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,440 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,988 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,082 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,366 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,106 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,537 | 13.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,230 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 408 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $453,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,499 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,502 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,866 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 636 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,392 | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,474 | 21.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,157 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 551 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 650 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,361 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,195 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,508 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,070 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,822 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98274 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,494 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,749 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,410 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,395 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,870 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,434 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 308 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,929 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,414 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,565 | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 435 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,016 | 70.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 196 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 249 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 536 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,069 | 16.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,286 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,739 | 20.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,659 | 25.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,141 | 22.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 415 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98274 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 83 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 218 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 539 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 566 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,068 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,174 | 17.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,452 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 717 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 737 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98274 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,686 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 420 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 64 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 103 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 44 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,130 | 13.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98274 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 309 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 767 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 558 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 809 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 393 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 99 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 227 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,134 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,305 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 888 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 256 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 470 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,080 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,754 | 69.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,753 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 991 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98274 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,833 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,879 | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,957 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 242 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 341 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 752 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98274 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,985 | 79.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 189 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 173 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 292 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 221 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 105 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 204 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 333 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98274 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 617 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,472 | 19.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,354 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 894 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 907 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 761 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 545 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 236 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 695 | 9.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98274 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 195 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 446 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,860 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,199 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,273 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 529 | 7.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98274 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,230 | 47.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 629 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,617 | 38.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 347 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98274 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 138 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,608 | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,623 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,497 | 36.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98274 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 242 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 79 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 103 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 634 | 11.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,996 | 37.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,098 | 38.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 122 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98274 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,065 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $724 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,499 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,866 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,992 | 58.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,369 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 909 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,399 | 20.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,184 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,753 | 40.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98274 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,215 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,007 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,367 | 60.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 99 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 694 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,594 | 22.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98274 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,844 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 409 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,811 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 662 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 631 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,189 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,339 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,071 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,091 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 923 | 44.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,082 | 51.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98274 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,899 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,352 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,031 | 43.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,232 | 52.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 292 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98274 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,847 | 86.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 179 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,513 | 1403.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,513 | 1403.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,513 | 1403.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 277 | 154.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 88 | 49.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,570 | 877.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 79 | 44.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98274 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,197 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,046 | 75.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,151 | 24.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,296 | 19.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 389 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 374 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 92 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98274 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,866 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,638 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Mount Vernon, WA98274