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 High-density area
- $108,147
- Median income Above-median income area
- $579,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98270 (Marysville, WA) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.7 in 2023 to 332.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98270 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marysville, Snohomish County, Washington, with 45,899 residents across 37.1 square miles, a density of 1,238 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,147 (19% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,213. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $579,900 (13% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,918; 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snohomish County, so 98270 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 98270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marysville, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98270.
- Construction
Construction
205 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
45,899
Population
37.1
Area (sq mi)
1,238
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98270?
38.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
16.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$43,213
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98270 ranks nationally
Marysville, WA 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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,887housing units
19,887
Total Housing Units
19,462
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$579,900
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,918
Median Rent
1992
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
+3.7%
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.
- 98270
Marysville (98270)
45,899 residents
- 98203
Everett (98203)
34,354 residents
- 98258
Lake Stevens (98258)
30,524 residents
- 98201
Everett (98201)
29,582 residents
- 98271
Marysville (98271)
27,184 residents
- 98207 758
Everett (98207)
758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98258
Lake Stevens (98258)
$123,898 median income
- 98270
Marysville (98270)
$108,147 median income
- 98203
Everett (98203)
$107,376 median income
- 98271
Marysville (98271)
$95,654 median income
- 98201
Everett (98201)
$74,554 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98270, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (45,899 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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