City

Anacortes, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Skagit County  ·  Washington

👥23,211Population
💰$92,925Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$659,800Median Home Value▲ 137% above avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.6%
Asian1.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma91 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,978 (17.2%)
Some College1,660 (9.6%)
Associates3,064 (17.7%)
Bachelors1,672 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree7,848 (45.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 45.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad17.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate45.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
71%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,925 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$659,800 ▲ 137% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,596/mo
Total Housing Units12,177
Vacant Units1,795

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Anacortes, WA

Anacortes is a city in Washington, located in Skagit County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,211 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Anacortes is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,925 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Anacortes is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $659,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,596 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anacortes is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.45%).

Anacortes, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Anacortes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98221 23,211 $92,925 $659,800 $1,596 3.9% 55.0% 72.9%