Edmonds, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98026
Snohomish County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,921
- 1,490/sq mi High-density area
- $133,638
- Median income Above-median income area
- $821,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edmonds pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,490
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98026 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98026 (Edmonds, WA) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 351.0 in 2023 to 376.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, with 35,921 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 1,490 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,638 (47% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,456. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $821,700 (61% above the average Washington ZIP), while 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,957.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snohomish County, so 98026 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edmonds, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98026.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Construction
Construction
135 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98026, Edmonds, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,921
Population
24.1
Area (sq mi)
1,490
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98026?
42.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
17.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$133,638
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$66,456
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98026 ranks nationally
Edmonds, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$133,638 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,946housing units
15,946
Total Housing Units
15,500
Occupied Units
446
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$821,700
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,957
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98026 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 254 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 291 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 348 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 351 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 377 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 865 business establishments in ZIP 98026, employing approximately 7,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $493,008,000.
865
Businesses
7,767
Employees
$493.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 19.8% |
| Construction | 135 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 2.9% |
| Information | 17 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 98026 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98133
Seattle (98133)
44,555 residents
- 98204
Everett (98204)
39,380 residents
- 98036
Lynnwood (98036)
36,000 residents
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
35,921 residents
- 98155
Seattle (98155)
32,778 residents
- 98087
Lynnwood (98087)
29,976 residents
- 98037
Lynnwood (98037)
26,889 residents
- 98275
Mukilteo (98275)
20,256 residents
- 98043
Mountlake Terrace (98043)
19,943 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98026 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98177
Seattle (98177)
$169,918 median income
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
$133,638 median income
- 98275
Mukilteo (98275)
$132,861 median income
- 98155
Seattle (98155)
$131,540 median income
- 98020
Edmonds (98020)
$130,319 median income
- 98043
Mountlake Terrace (98043)
$107,687 median income
- 98037
Lynnwood (98037)
$107,281 median income
- 98087
Lynnwood (98087)
$106,693 median income
- 98133
Seattle (98133)
$93,662 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98026 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98037 | Lynnwood, WA | 26,889 | 2.2 mi |
| 98043 | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 19,943 | 3.2 mi |
| 98036 | Lynnwood, WA | 36,000 | 2.9 mi |
| 98020 | Edmonds, WA | 18,304 | 3.1 mi |
| 98087 | Lynnwood, WA | 29,976 | 3.6 mi |
| 98133 | Seattle, WA | 44,555 | 6.6 mi |
| 98275 | Mukilteo, WA | 20,256 | 5.6 mi |
| 98155 | Seattle, WA | 32,778 | 5.7 mi |
| 98177 | Seattle, WA | 19,030 | 6.7 mi |
| 98204 | Everett, WA | 39,380 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98026, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,921 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98026 in?
ZIP code 98026 (Edmonds) is located in Snohomish County, Washington. Snohomish County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/snohomish-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98026?
ZIP code 98026 in Edmonds, WA has a population of 35,921 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98026?
The median household income in ZIP 98026 is $133,638, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98026?
The median home value in ZIP 98026 is $821,700, which is 195% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98026 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98026?
ZIP code 98026 has 865 business establishments employing approximately 7,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98026 are: Health care and social assistance (171), Construction (135), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98026?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98026 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98026?
In ZIP code 98026, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98026 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98026?
In ZIP code 98026, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98026 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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