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Burlington, WA
City in Skagit County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98233.
Population
10,003
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,337
ZIP codes
1
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 20 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,475 a year, 18% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $466,400 (17% below Washington) and median rent is $1,746 a month.
Local data for Burlington, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,475
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$466,400
Median rent
$1,746/mo
Homeownership
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,354), German Americans (1,364), Irish Americans (1,173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Skagit County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,826
54,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,399
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
How people get to work
Burlington, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
16
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,457
4.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Burlington
1 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VernonCity | 3.3 mi | 12.3 |
| Clear LakeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Sedro-WoolleyCity | 5.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.7 |
| BowCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| EdisonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| La ConnerTown | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| AlgerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake McMurrayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake KetchumCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| LymanTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| AnacortesCity | 14 mi | 11.7 |
| Northwest StanwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| StanwoodCity | 16 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, WA in?
- Burlington is in Skagit County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 98233.
- What is the population of Burlington, WA?
- About 10,003 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Mount Vernon (3.3 mi), Clear Lake (4.3 mi), Sedro-Woolley (5.1 mi), Bay View (6.3 mi), Big Lake (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023