Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,718 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,826 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 11,159 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 16,755 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 10,548 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26,834 (30.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,424 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $494,026 ▲ 77% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,459/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,842 |
| Vacant Units | 5,477 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Skagit County is located in Washington and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 132,283 residents. With a median age of 41.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Skagit County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,423 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Skagit County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $494,026 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,459. Homeownership rates are high at 70.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Skagit County are primarily White (72.01%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Skagit County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 14 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98221 | Anacortes | 23,211 | $92,925 | $659,800 | $1,596 | 3.9% | 55.0% |
| 98232 | Bow | 3,938 | $99,728 | $714,000 | $1,588 | 2.7% | 51.4% |
| 98233 | Burlington | 17,703 | $83,560 | $466,300 | $1,567 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| 98235 | Clearlake | 515 | $60,082 | $502,900 | $740 | 1.9% | 33.2% |
| 98237 | Concrete | 5,110 | $70,434 | $340,500 | $1,199 | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| 98255 | Hamilton | 201 | $35,893 | $206,000 | — | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| 98257 | La Conner | 4,448 | $90,983 | $481,300 | $1,317 | 6.3% | 52.9% |
| 98263 | Lyman | 201 | $120,750 | $385,700 | — | 4.8% | 34.4% |
| 98267 | Marblemount | 275 | $97,955 | $298,700 | — | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| 98273 | Mount Vernon | 30,078 | $74,247 | $448,300 | $1,171 | 4.5% | 40.1% |
| 98274 | Mount Vernon | 19,247 | $93,762 | $492,400 | $1,716 | 3.3% | 44.7% |
| 98283 | Rockport | 342 | $85,625 | $309,400 | — | 0.6% | 34.4% |
| 98284 | Sedro Woolley | 26,970 | $82,097 | $427,900 | $1,476 | 5.6% | 35.6% |