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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
$132,973
Median income
$784,200
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $59,849. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Housing costs here run $784,200 for a typical home value (53% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,721 a month; 80.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98290, 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 98290

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snohomish, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98290.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98290?

41.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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

$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

$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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,384

Total Housing Units

14,424

Occupied Units

960

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$784,200

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98290 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 98290 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 98290 ranks #2 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
98258 Lake Stevens, WA 30,524 7.5 mi
98272 Monroe, WA 27,942 8.3 mi
98296 Snohomish, WA 27,956 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

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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.

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