Lake Stevens, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98258

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

30,524
408/sq mi
$123,898
Median income
$653,100
Median home value
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Stevens pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
408
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98258 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98258 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.7 square miles in Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington. The area is home to 30,524 residents, producing a population density of 408 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 98258 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98258 sits at $123,898 (36% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $50,096. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $653,100 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $2,199 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98258 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Snohomish County, so you can benchmark 98258 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 98258

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98258.

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 98258, Lake Stevens, 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

30,524

Population

74.7

Area (sq mi)

408

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98258?

36.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$123,898

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$50,096

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98258 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,898 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

18,873

Total Housing Units

18,181

Occupied Units

692

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$653,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$2,199

Median Rent

1996

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98258 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 228
2021 +17.0% 267
2022 +17.6% 314
2023 +2.5% 322
2024 +4.7% 337

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 909 business establishments in ZIP 98258, employing approximately 6,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,813,000.

909

Businesses

6,861

Employees

$355.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 284 31.2%
Health care and social assistance 76 8.4%
Retail trade 70 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 69 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 69 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66 7.3%
Finance and insurance 32 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.8%
Wholesale trade 20 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%
Manufacturing 13 1.4%
Information 13 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.4%

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 98258 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 98258 ranks #4 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 98258 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 98258 ranks #2 of 5 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
98270 Marysville, WA 45,899 3.7 mi
98290 Snohomish, WA 32,714 7.5 mi
98201 Everett, WA 29,582 7.5 mi
98208 Everett, WA 51,802 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98258 in?
ZIP code 98258 (Lake Stevens) 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 98258?
ZIP code 98258 in Lake Stevens, WA has a population of 30,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98258?
The median household income in ZIP 98258 is $123,898, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98258?
The median home value in ZIP 98258 is $653,100, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98258 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98258?
ZIP code 98258 has 909 business establishments employing approximately 6,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98258?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98258 are: Construction (284), Health care and social assistance (76), Retail trade (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98258?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98258 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 98258?
In ZIP code 98258, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 98258?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98258 is 35.1 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 98258?
In ZIP code 98258, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98258 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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