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ZIP 98274

Pop. 18,860·Skagit County·28th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,678/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$713
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98274 · $2,678
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,770
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$1,990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,136/yr
At $2,678/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySkagit County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98274 (Mount Vernon, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,860
Median income
$96,177
Median age
41.6
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
21.1%
19.8%
23.4%
12.2%
23.5%
Under 1821.1%
18–3419.8%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.2%
65+23.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
25.3%
White68.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian2.6%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
25.4%
32.7%
34.6%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+34.6%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98274 in Mount Vernon, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,463 → $96,177
up 15.2%
Population
18,052 → 18,860
up 4.5%
Renter share
22.1% → 22.7%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 34.6%
+4.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,463 in 2021 to $96,177 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 98274 in Mount Vernon, WA adding about 808 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.6% to 34.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98274 covers Mount Vernon, WA. The median rent here is $2,678/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($96,177/yr), ZIP 98274 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98274?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98274 (Mount Vernon, WA) is $2,678. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98274 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98274's median rent of $2,678/mo is $713 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98274 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98274 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #28 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,678/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98274?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,678/mo in ZIP 98274. The local median household income is $96,177/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98274?

Rent in ZIP 98274 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98274 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98274 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,678/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($96,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98274 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98274 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 98274 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98274 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98274 compare to the rest of Mount Vernon?

ZIP 98274 is pricier than Mount Vernon as a whole. At $2,678/mo, it's $594 above the Mount Vernon citywide median of $2,084/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98274 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98274 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,678/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 98274's median household income ($96,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98274 33%Benchmark 30%
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