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Marysville, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98271

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

27,184
225/sq mi
$95,654
Median income
$538,400
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
225
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98271 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98271 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marysville, Snohomish County, Washington, with 27,184 residents across 120.7 square miles, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98271 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,654 (5% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,872. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $538,400 (5% above the state average), median rent at $2,062 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98271, plus 6 more within Snohomish County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 98271

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marysville, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98271.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98271, 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

27,184

Population

120.7

Area (sq mi)

225

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98271?

39.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$95,654

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$45,872

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98271 ranks nationally

Marysville, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,654 Top 22% higher than 78% 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

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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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,026

Total Housing Units

11,301

Occupied Units

725

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$538,400

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$2,062

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98271 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 225
2021 +19.0% 268
2022 +16.9% 313
2023 +1.4% 317
2024 +7.3% 340

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 748 business establishments in ZIP 98271, employing approximately 12,835 people with a combined annual payroll of $678,092,000.

748

Businesses

12,835

Employees

$678.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 186 24.9%
Construction 154 20.6%
Accommodation and food services 82 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 60 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 49 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 6.0%
Wholesale trade 31 4.1%
Manufacturing 29 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.9%
Finance and insurance 21 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 2.4%
Information 8 1.1%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

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 98271 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 98271 ranks #3 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 98271 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 98271 ranks #3 of 4 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
98207 Everett, WA 758 7.4 mi
98201 Everett, WA 29,582 7.0 mi
98270 Marysville, WA 45,899 4.8 mi
98292 Stanwood, WA 20,987 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Snohomish County

98208 standard
Everett, WA
Pop: 51,802
98012 standard
Bothell, WA
Pop: 51,136
98270 standard
Marysville, WA
Pop: 45,899
98223 standard
Arlington, WA
Pop: 40,815
98204 standard
Everett, WA
Pop: 39,380
98036 standard
Lynnwood, WA
Pop: 36,000

Related Areas

Snohomish County Marysville, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98271 in? ▼
ZIP code 98271 (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 98271? ▼
ZIP code 98271 in Marysville, WA has a population of 27,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98271? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98271 is $95,654, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98271? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98271 is $538,400, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98271? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98271 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98271? ▼
ZIP code 98271 has 748 business establishments employing approximately 12,835 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98271? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98271 are: Retail trade (186), Construction (154), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98271? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98271 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 98271? ▼
In ZIP code 98271, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 98271? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98271 is 30.9 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 98271? ▼
In ZIP code 98271, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98271? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98271 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.