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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98232

Skagit County · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Typical home value

$862,687[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+203.7%
vs metro
+58.6%
vs state
+71.4%
ZIP 98232 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98232 in WA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98232 is worth $862,687 — 58.6% above the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,272[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Skagit County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
4,054[3]
Median household income
$104,559[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Skagit County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+236[5]
Moved in
3,772
Moved out
3,536

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Allen Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Burlington-Edison School District

    393 students

  • Edison Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Burlington-Edison School District

    384 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,362
Loan principal$690,150
Down payment$172,537
Total interest paid$880,248

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$5,606
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98232?
The typical home in 98232 is worth $862,687, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98232?
Home values in 98232 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 98232?
The effective property tax rate in 98232 is 0.7% — roughly $6,272 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98232?
ZIP code 98232 has a population of 4,054 and a median household income of $104,559.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Anacortes, WA

    Typical home
    $726,922
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Big Lake CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $626,334
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Mount Vernon, WA

    Typical home
    $569,706
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Burlington, WA

    Typical home
    $544,086
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Sedro-Woolley, WA

    Typical home
    $527,988
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • La Conner, WA

    Typical home
    $459,423
    Gross yield

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