Everett, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98204
Snohomish County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,380
- 1,894/sq mi High-density area
- $68,513
- Median income Near-median income area
- $414,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Everett pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,894
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98204 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 98204 (Everett, WA) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.3 in 2023 to 361.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98204 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, with 39,380 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 1,894 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98204 reports a modest median household income of $68,513 (25% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,102. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $414,000 (19% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,794; owner occupancy is 33.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snohomish County, so 98204 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 98204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Everett, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98204.
- Construction
Construction
230 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 90
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 78
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 62
Real estate and rental and leasing
62 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 98204, Everett, 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
39,380
Population
20.8
Area (sq mi)
1,894
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98204?
32.6
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
32.6%
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?
$68,513
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$35,102
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98204 ranks nationally
Everett, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,513 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
18,893housing units
18,893
Total Housing Units
17,974
Occupied Units
919
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,794
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
361
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+261%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98204 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 234 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 271 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 324 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 342 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 361 |
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 940 business establishments in ZIP 98204, employing approximately 48,469 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,674,809,000.
940
Businesses
48,469
Employees
$4.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 230 | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 114 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 3.0% |
| Information | 18 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98204 vs 98087 →
ZIP 98204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98208
Everett (98208)
51,802 residents
- 98012
Bothell (98012)
51,136 residents
- 98204
Everett (98204)
39,380 residents
- 98036
Lynnwood (98036)
36,000 residents
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
35,921 residents
- 98203
Everett (98203)
34,354 residents
- 98087
Lynnwood (98087)
29,976 residents
- 98201
Everett (98201)
29,582 residents
- 98037
Lynnwood (98037)
26,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98204 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98012
Bothell (98012)
$146,144 median income
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
$133,638 median income
- 98275
Mukilteo (98275)
$132,861 median income
- 98203
Everett (98203)
$107,376 median income
- 98037
Lynnwood (98037)
$107,281 median income
- 98087
Lynnwood (98087)
$106,693 median income
- 98208
Everett (98208)
$103,705 median income
- 98036
Lynnwood (98036)
$88,958 median income
- 98201
Everett (98201)
$74,554 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98204 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98087 | Lynnwood, WA | 29,976 | 2.7 mi |
| 98275 | Mukilteo, WA | 20,256 | 2.0 mi |
| 98203 | Everett, WA | 34,354 | 3.2 mi |
| 98208 | Everett, WA | 51,802 | 3.4 mi |
| 98037 | Lynnwood, WA | 26,889 | 4.4 mi |
| 98036 | Lynnwood, WA | 36,000 | 6.3 mi |
| 98012 | Bothell, WA | 51,136 | 5.0 mi |
| 98207 | Everett, WA | 758 | 6.2 mi |
| 98026 | Edmonds, WA | 35,921 | 5.6 mi |
| 98201 | Everett, WA | 29,582 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98204, 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 (39,380 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 98204 in?
ZIP code 98204 (Everett) 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 98204?
ZIP code 98204 in Everett, WA has a population of 39,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98204?
The median household income in ZIP 98204 is $68,513, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98204?
The median home value in ZIP 98204 is $414,000, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98204 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98204?
ZIP code 98204 has 940 business establishments employing approximately 48,469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98204 are: Construction (230), Retail trade (114), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98204 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 98204?
In ZIP code 98204, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 98204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98204 is 26.2 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 98204?
In ZIP code 98204, approximately 33.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98204 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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