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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
$68,513
Median income
$414,000
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,102. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $414,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,794 per month, and 33.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 98204 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Snohomish County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98204?

32.6

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

32.6%

Foreign-Born

White 47.2%
African American 9.8%
Asian 15.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%

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?

$68,513

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,893

Total Housing Units

17,974

Occupied Units

919

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.6%
Renter 66.4%

$414,000

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 98204 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 98204 ranks #3 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 98204 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 98204 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Snohomish County

98208 standard
Everett, WA
Pop: 51,802
98012 standard
Bothell, WA
Pop: 51,136
98270 standard
Marysville, WA
Pop: 45,899
98223 standard
Arlington, WA
Pop: 40,815
98036 standard
Lynnwood, WA
Pop: 36,000
98026 standard
Edmonds, WA
Pop: 35,921

Related Areas

Snohomish County Everett, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.