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Arlington, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98223

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

40,815
49/sq mi
$99,681
Median income
$601,400
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98223 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 827.9 square miles in Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington. The area is home to 40,815 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 98223 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98223 sits at $99,681 (10% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $46,879. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $601,400 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,881 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98223 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98223 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 98223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98223.

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 98223, Arlington, 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

40,815

Population

827.9

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98223?

40.5

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$99,681

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$46,879

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98223 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,681 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,360

Total Housing Units

17,063

Occupied Units

1,297

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$601,400

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,881

Median Rent

1995

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98223 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 220
2021 +16.2% 255
2022 +19.0% 304
2023 +0.9% 306
2024 +3.4% 317

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 1,174 business establishments in ZIP 98223, employing approximately 14,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $862,104,000.

1,174

Businesses

14,383

Employees

$862.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 260 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 120 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 108 9.2%
Manufacturing 106 9.0%
Retail trade 96 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 90 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 50 4.3%
Finance and insurance 49 4.2%
Wholesale trade 42 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.4%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 12 1.0%
Information 8 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98223 in? ▼
ZIP code 98223 (Arlington) 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 98223? ▼
ZIP code 98223 in Arlington, WA has a population of 40,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98223 is $99,681, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98223 is $601,400, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98223 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98223? ▼
ZIP code 98223 has 1,174 business establishments employing approximately 14,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98223 are: Construction (260), Health care and social assistance (120), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98223 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 98223? ▼
In ZIP code 98223, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 98223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98223 is 33.8 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 98223? ▼
In ZIP code 98223, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98223 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Arlington, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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