Snohomish, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98290
Snohomish County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,714
- 107/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $132,973
- Median income Above-median income area
- $784,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Snohomish pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98290 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 98290 (Snohomish, WA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.0 in 2023 to 343.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98290 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Snohomish, Snohomish County, Washington, with 32,714 residents across 306.9 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98290 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,973 (46% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,849. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $784,200 (53% above the average Washington ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,721.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snohomish County, so 98290 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 98290
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snohomish, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98290.
- Construction
Construction
279 establishments
- Retail trade 102
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 100
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 89
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 87
Accommodation and food services
87 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 98290, Snohomish, 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
32,714
Population
306.9
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98290?
41.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.4%
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?
$132,973
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$59,849
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98290 ranks nationally
Snohomish, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$132,973 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
15,384housing units
15,384
Total Housing Units
14,424
Occupied Units
960
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$784,200
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,721
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
343
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+243%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98290 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 227 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 264 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 312 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 328 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 343 |
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 1,070 business establishments in ZIP 98290, employing approximately 8,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,714,000.
1,070
Businesses
8,182
Employees
$431.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 279 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 80 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 25 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Information | 11 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98290 vs 98258 →
ZIP 98290 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98290
Snohomish (98290)
32,714 residents
- 98258
Lake Stevens (98258)
30,524 residents
- 98296
Snohomish (98296)
27,956 residents
- 98272
Monroe (98272)
27,942 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98290 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98290 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98296
Snohomish (98296)
$177,583 median income
- 98290
Snohomish (98290)
$132,973 median income
- 98258
Lake Stevens (98258)
$123,898 median income
- 98272
Monroe (98272)
$122,352 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98290 ranks #2 of 4 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 98290, 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 (32,714 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 98290 in?
ZIP code 98290 (Snohomish) 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 98290?
ZIP code 98290 in Snohomish, WA has a population of 32,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98290?
The median household income in ZIP 98290 is $132,973, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98290?
The median home value in ZIP 98290 is $784,200, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98290?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98290 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98290?
ZIP code 98290 has 1,070 business establishments employing approximately 8,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98290?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98290 are: Construction (279), Retail trade (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98290?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98290 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 98290?
In ZIP code 98290, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 98290?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98290 is 35.5 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 98290?
In ZIP code 98290, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98290?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98290 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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