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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98233

Skagit County · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Typical home value

$544,086[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+91.5%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+8.1%
ZIP 98233 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98233 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98233 is worth $544,086. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,115 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,115[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,208[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
17,850[3]
Median household income
$87,614[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
2
  • Burlington Edison High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Burlington-Edison School District

    1,091 students

  • Lucille Umbarger Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Burlington-Edison School District

    600 students

  • Bay View Elementary

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

    406 students

  • West View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Burlington-Edison School District

    386 students

  • BECC

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Burlington-Edison School District

    48 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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$25,379

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$2,751
Loan principal$435,269
Down payment$108,817
Total interest paid$555,161

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 ratio1.68
Monthly cost to own$3,554
Monthly rent$2,115

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98233?
The typical home in 98233 is worth $544,086, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98233?
Home values in 98233 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98233?
A typical home in 98233 rents for about $2,115 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 98233?
The effective property tax rate in 98233 is 0.8% — roughly $4,208 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98233?
ZIP code 98233 has a population of 17,850 and a median household income of $87,614.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sedro-Woolley, WA

    Typical home
    $527,988
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Mount Vernon, WA

    Typical home
    $569,706
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Big Lake CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $626,334
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • La Conner, WA

    Typical home
    $459,423
    Gross yield
  • Anacortes, WA

    Typical home
    $726,922
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Concrete, WA

    Typical home
    $252,133
    Gross yield

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