City

Burlington, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Skagit County  ·  Washington

👥17,703Population
💰$83,560Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$466,300Median Home Value▲ 67% above avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.5%Hispanic: 23.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 2%Other: 4.5%Race
White67.5%
Hispanic23.7%
Black1.1%
Asian2.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma242 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,317 (29.6%)
Some College1,678 (15%)
Associates2,246 (20%)
Bachelors1,028 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree2,703 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,560 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$466,300 ▲ 67% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,567/mo
Total Housing Units7,295
Vacant Units608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Burlington, WA

Burlington is a city in Washington, located in Skagit County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,703 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Burlington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,560 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Burlington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $466,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,567 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burlington is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98233 17,703 $83,560 $466,300 $1,567 5.7% 33.3% 62.2%