Lynnwood, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98087

Snohomish County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,976
2,079/sq mi
$106,693
Median income
$676,400
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lynnwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,079
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington. The area is home to 29,976 residents, producing a population density of 2,079 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98087 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98087 sits at $106,693 (17% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $50,613. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $676,400 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $2,127 per month, and 52.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Snohomish County, so you can benchmark 98087 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98087.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98087, Lynnwood, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,976

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

2,079

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98087?

35.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

29.8%

Foreign-Born

White 49.0%
African American 7.2%
Asian 19.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$106,693

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$50,613

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98087 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,693 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,525

Total Housing Units

16,575

Occupied Units

950

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.0%
Renter 48.0%

$676,400

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,127

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

379

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+279%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98087 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 246
2021 +15.0% 283
2022 +19.0% 337
2023 +5.5% 355
2024 +6.5% 379

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 679 business establishments in ZIP 98087, employing approximately 7,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $482,328,000.

679

Businesses

7,000

Employees

$482.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 152 22.4%
Retail trade 75 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 66 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 66 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 62 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 5.9%
Wholesale trade 29 4.3%
Finance and insurance 23 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.0%
Manufacturing 17 2.5%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Information 5 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 98087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98087 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98087 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98037 Lynnwood, WA 26,889 1.9 mi
98204 Everett, WA 39,380 2.7 mi
98036 Lynnwood, WA 36,000 3.7 mi
98275 Mukilteo, WA 20,256 3.8 mi
98012 Bothell, WA 51,136 3.5 mi
98026 Edmonds, WA 35,921 3.6 mi
98043 Mountlake Terrace, WA 19,943 5.3 mi
98203 Everett, WA 34,354 5.8 mi
98208 Everett, WA 51,802 4.6 mi
98028 Kenmore, WA 20,419 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98087 in?
ZIP code 98087 (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 98087?
ZIP code 98087 in Lynnwood, WA has a population of 29,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98087?
The median household income in ZIP 98087 is $106,693, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98087?
The median home value in ZIP 98087 is $676,400, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98087 is White at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98087?
ZIP code 98087 has 679 business establishments employing approximately 7,000 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98087 are: Construction (152), Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98087?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98087 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. 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 98087?
In ZIP code 98087, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 98087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98087 is 31.5 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 98087?
In ZIP code 98087, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98087 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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