Lynnwood, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98036
Snohomish County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,000
- 1,437/sq mi High-density area
- $88,958
- Median income Above-median income area
- $759,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lynnwood pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,437
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98036 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 98036 (Lynnwood, WA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 348.4 in 2023 to 374.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98036 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington, with 36,000 residents across 25.0 square miles, a density of 1,437 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,958 (2% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,844. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $759,900 (49% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,779; 59.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snohomish County, so 98036 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 98036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynnwood, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98036.
- Construction
Construction
205 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
204 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
198 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
170 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 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 98036, Lynnwood, 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
36,000
Population
25.0
Area (sq mi)
1,437
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98036?
39.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
24.7%
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?
$88,958
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$48,844
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98036 ranks nationally
Lynnwood, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,958 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,372housing units
17,372
Total Housing Units
16,575
Occupied Units
797
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$759,900
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,779
Median Rent
1985
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
375
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+275%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98036 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 249 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 291 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 334 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 348 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 375 |
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 1,533 business establishments in ZIP 98036, employing approximately 18,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,071,543,000.
1,533
Businesses
18,188
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 205 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 204 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 198 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 170 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 128 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 93 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.2% |
| Information | 18 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.3% |
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 98036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98204
Everett (98204)
39,380 residents
- 98125
Seattle (98125)
37,081 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
- 98021
Bothell (98021)
26,722 residents
- 98028
Kenmore (98028)
20,419 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98036 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98021
Bothell (98021)
$183,786 median income
- 98028
Kenmore (98028)
$139,764 median income
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
$133,638 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
- 98125
Seattle (98125)
$99,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98036 ranks #null 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 | 1.9 mi |
| 98043 | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 19,943 | 1.8 mi |
| 98087 | Lynnwood, WA | 29,976 | 3.7 mi |
| 98155 | Seattle, WA | 32,778 | 3.9 mi |
| 98026 | Edmonds, WA | 35,921 | 2.9 mi |
| 98028 | Kenmore, WA | 20,419 | 4.2 mi |
| 98021 | Bothell, WA | 26,722 | 3.6 mi |
| 98020 | Edmonds, WA | 18,304 | 4.3 mi |
| 98204 | Everett, WA | 39,380 | 6.3 mi |
| 98125 | Seattle, WA | 37,081 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98036, 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 (36,000 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 98036 in?
ZIP code 98036 (Lynnwood) 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 98036?
ZIP code 98036 in Lynnwood, WA has a population of 36,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98036?
The median household income in ZIP 98036 is $88,958, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98036?
The median home value in ZIP 98036 is $759,900, which is 173% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98036 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98036?
ZIP code 98036 has 1,533 business establishments employing approximately 18,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98036 are: Construction (205), Health care and social assistance (204), Retail trade (198). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98036 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 98036?
In ZIP code 98036, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 98036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98036 is 30.9 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 98036?
In ZIP code 98036, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98036 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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