Anacortes
City in Skagit County, Washington
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, with 17,637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay View, 7.4 miles E.
- 17,637residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 11.7 sq miland area · 30.3 km²
- 1,508 / sq mipopulation density
- 98221ZIP code
About Anacortes
Anacortes ( AN-ə-KOR-təs) is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 17,637 at the time of the 2020 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Anacortes is known for the Washington State Ferries dock and terminal serving Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island. There is also a Skagit County-operated ferry that serves Guemes Island, a residential island located across Guemes Channel, north of Anacortes.
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Living in Anacortes
- Median household income
- $91,951
- Median home value
- $696,700
- Median rent
- $1,702/mo
- Median age
- 50.5
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Anacortes had 17,637 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,637 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,508 per sq mi (582 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anacortes at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Skagit County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,637 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.70 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.95 sq mi (10.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4887° N, 122.6240° W |
| ZIP code | 98221 |
| Official website | cityofanacortes.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5301990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anacortes
- Bay View7.4 mi E
- La Conner8.9 mi SE
- Whidbey Island Station9.7 mi S
- Edison10.2 mi NE
- Bow11.1 mi NE
- Oak Harbor13.5 mi S
- Burlington13.5 mi E
- Mount Vernon15.1 mi E
- Alger15.9 mi NE
- Conway16.6 mi SE
- Clear Lake17.8 mi E
- Sedro-Woolley18.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Anacortes
What county is Anacortes in?
Anacortes is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of Anacortes, WA?
17,637 people lived in Anacortes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anacortes, WA?
The ZIP code of Anacortes is 98221.
What is the elevation of Anacortes?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anacortes?
Bay View (7.4 mi), La Conner (8.9 mi), Whidbey Island Station (9.7 mi), Edison (10.2 mi), Bow (11.1 mi).
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