Marysville, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98270

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

45,899
1,238/sq mi
$108,147
Median income
$579,900
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,238
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.1 square miles in Marysville, Snohomish County, Washington. The area is home to 45,899 residents, producing a population density of 1,238 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 98270 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98270 sits at $108,147 (19% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $43,213. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $579,900 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,918 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Snohomish County, so you can benchmark 98270 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 98270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98270.

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 98270, Marysville, 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

45,899

Population

37.1

Area (sq mi)

1,238

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98270?

38.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$108,147

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$43,213

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98270 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,147 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

19,887

Total Housing Units

19,462

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$579,900

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,918

Median Rent

1992

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98270 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 225
2021 +17.4% 264
2022 +17.1% 310
2023 +3.6% 321
2024 +3.7% 332

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 971 business establishments in ZIP 98270, employing approximately 7,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,933,000.

971

Businesses

7,908

Employees

$373.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 205 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 122 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 109 11.2%
Retail trade 102 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 93 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 5.5%
Finance and insurance 47 4.8%
Manufacturing 28 2.9%
Wholesale trade 21 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.2%
Educational services 15 1.5%
Information 14 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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 98270 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 98270 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 98270 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 98270 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
98258 Lake Stevens, WA 30,524 3.7 mi
98271 Marysville, WA 27,184 4.8 mi
98201 Everett, WA 29,582 5.6 mi
98207 Everett, WA 758 6.1 mi
98203 Everett, WA 34,354 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98270 in?
ZIP code 98270 (Marysville) 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 98270?
ZIP code 98270 in Marysville, WA has a population of 45,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98270?
The median household income in ZIP 98270 is $108,147, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98270?
The median home value in ZIP 98270 is $579,900, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98270 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98270?
ZIP code 98270 has 971 business establishments employing approximately 7,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98270 are: Construction (205), Health care and social assistance (122), Other services (except public administration) (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98270 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 98270?
In ZIP code 98270, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 98270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98270 is 31.8 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 98270?
In ZIP code 98270, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98270 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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