Everett, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98208

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

51,802
1,236/sq mi
$103,705
Median income
$691,500
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Everett pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,236
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.9 square miles in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. The area is home to 51,802 residents, producing a population density of 1,236 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 98208 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98208 sits at $103,705 (14% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $49,902. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $691,500 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,968 per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Snohomish County, so you can benchmark 98208 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 98208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98208.

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 98208, Everett, 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

51,802

Population

41.9

Area (sq mi)

1,236

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98208?

37.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

27.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 5.6%
Asian 18.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$103,705

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$49,902

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98208 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,705 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

22,418

Total Housing Units

21,848

Occupied Units

570

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$691,500

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,968

Median Rent

1989

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)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98208 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 242
2021 +17.9% 285
2022 +19.7% 341
2023 +0.3% 342
2024 +6.5% 365

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 1,228 business establishments in ZIP 98208, employing approximately 21,802 people with a combined annual payroll of $861,552,000.

1,228

Businesses

21,802

Employees

$861.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 288 23.4%
Health care and social assistance 193 15.7%
Retail trade 127 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 117 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 112 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 5.3%
Finance and insurance 46 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 37 3.0%
Wholesale trade 19 1.6%
Manufacturing 16 1.3%
Information 16 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.1%
Educational services 12 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 98208 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 98208 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 98208 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 98208 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
98012 Bothell, WA 51,136 4.2 mi
98204 Everett, WA 39,380 3.4 mi
98203 Everett, WA 34,354 3.6 mi
98201 Everett, WA 29,582 6.4 mi
98087 Lynnwood, WA 29,976 4.6 mi
98207 Everett, WA 758 6.2 mi
98275 Mukilteo, WA 20,256 5.3 mi
98021 Bothell, WA 26,722 7.6 mi
98296 Snohomish, WA 27,956 5.8 mi
98037 Lynnwood, WA 26,889 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98208 in?
ZIP code 98208 (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 98208?
ZIP code 98208 in Everett, WA has a population of 51,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98208?
The median household income in ZIP 98208 is $103,705, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98208?
The median home value in ZIP 98208 is $691,500, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98208 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98208?
ZIP code 98208 has 1,228 business establishments employing approximately 21,802 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98208 are: Construction (288), Health care and social assistance (193), Retail trade (127). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98208 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 98208?
In ZIP code 98208, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 98208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98208 is 27.2 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 98208?
In ZIP code 98208, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98208 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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