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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98274

Skagit County · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Typical home value

$626,334[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+120.5%
vs metro
+15.1%
vs state
+24.5%
ZIP 98274 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98274 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98274 is worth $626,334 — 15.1% above the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,528 a month — a 4.8% 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
$2,528[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,319[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
18,860[3]
Median household income
$96,177[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Mount Baker Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mount Vernon School District

    592 students

  • Conway School District 317

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Conway School District

    442 students

  • Little Mountain Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Mount Vernon School District

    362 students

  • Big Lake Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Sedro-Woolley School District

    271 students

  • Aspire Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Mount Vernon School District

    147 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 yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$30,336

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$3,167
Loan principal$501,067
Down payment$125,267
Total interest paid$639,084

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 ratio1.63
Monthly cost to own$4,133
Monthly rent$2,528

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
63rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98274?
The typical home in 98274 is worth $626,334, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98274?
Home values in 98274 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98274?
A typical home in 98274 rents for about $2,528 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 98274?
The effective property tax rate in 98274 is 0.8% — roughly $5,319 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98274?
ZIP code 98274 has a population of 18,860 and a median household income of $96,177.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • 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%
  • Anacortes, WA

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

    Typical home
    $459,423
    Gross yield
  • Edison CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $862,687
    Gross yield

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