Sultan, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98294
Snohomish County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,595
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,676
- Median income Above-median income area
- $527,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sultan pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98294 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 98294 (Sultan, WA) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.1 in 2023 to 310.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98294 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sultan, Snohomish County, Washington, home to 6,595 residents across 154.8 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98294 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,676 (6% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,444. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 1.0%. Median home value is $527,600 (3% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,662; 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snohomish County, so 98294 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 98294
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sultan, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98294.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing 13
Manufacturing
13 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 98294, Sultan, 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
6,595
Population
154.8
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98294?
37.8
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
19.6%
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?
$96,676
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,444
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98294 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Sultan, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,676 Top 36% higher than 64% of 547 Washington 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
2,973housing units
2,973
Total Housing Units
2,833
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$527,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,662
Median Rent
1996
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98294 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 202 |
| 2021 | +20.1% | 242 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 269 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 292 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 310 |
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 157 business establishments in ZIP 98294, employing approximately 841 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,286,000.
157
Businesses
841
Employees
$36.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 23.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 98294 vs 98272 →
ZIP 98294 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98272
Monroe (98272)
27,942 residents
- 98019 10,725
Duvall (98019)
10,725 residents
- 98294 6,595
Sultan (98294)
6,595 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98294 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98294 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98019
Duvall (98019)
$161,212 median income
- 98272
Monroe (98272)
$122,352 median income
- 98294
Sultan (98294)
$96,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98294 ranks #3 of 3 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 98294, 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 (6,595 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 98294 in?
ZIP code 98294 (Sultan) 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 98294?
ZIP code 98294 in Sultan, WA has a population of 6,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98294?
The median household income in ZIP 98294 is $96,676, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98294?
The median home value in ZIP 98294 is $527,600, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98294?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98294 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98294?
ZIP code 98294 has 157 business establishments employing approximately 841 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98294?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98294 are: Construction (37), Accommodation and food services (21), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98294?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98294 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 98294?
In ZIP code 98294, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98294?
In ZIP code 98294, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98294?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98294 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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