ZIP Code 98273, WA
Living in 98273
Bikeability38
Walkability33
Commute51
Public Transit26
Affordability54
Public Safety74
Airports65
Hospitals60
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate26%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$280kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$848Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas6%
Utility gas47%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98273
United States45
Washington38
Mount Vernon Metro Area22
Skagit County22
Property Crime in 98273
United States48
Washington70
Mount Vernon Metro Area68
Skagit County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 6 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98273
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98273, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98273, WA
Mount Vernon Christian School
2 miles, E
Emerson High School
2 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception Regional School
3 miles, NE
Foothills Christian School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98273, WA
Western Washington University
24 miles, N
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
45 miles, S
Bastyr University
47 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
50 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98273, WA
Skagit Valley Hospital
3 miles, NE
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Island Hospital
13 miles, NW
NH Oak Harbor
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98273, WA
Bellingham International Airport
28 miles, N
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
66 miles, S
Portland International Airport
195 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
212 miles, SE