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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 98037 has 29,584 residents and 11,044 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.9%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (22.6%, much higher than the state average of 9.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.5%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	29,584Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	30,574Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	32,777Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,116.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$104,357Source: Census ACS

Households:	11,044Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$683,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	27,794	28,064	27,546	27,676	27,994	28,359	28,388	29,402	30,485	29,977	28,938	29,720	30,574
Decennial Census	26,889	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	29,584	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.8

Male Median Age: 37.4

Female Median Age: 40.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	802	881	867	868	1,034	1,109	1,227	1,123	986	872	987	988	878	716	493	343	235	205
Female	845	781	775	794	831	1,077	1,188	1,110	978	996	967	986	983	845	655	447	322	390
Total	1,647	1,662	1,642	1,662	1,865	2,186	2,415	2,233	1,964	1,868	1,954	1,974	1,861	1,561	1,148	790	557	595

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	15,351	51.12%
Black:	1,944	6.47%
Hispanic:*	3,780	12.59%
Asian:	6,691	22.28%
American Indian:	250	0.83%
Hawaiian:	225	0.75%
Other:	1,790	5.96%
Total:	30,031	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	14,614	49.40%	37.4 years
Females:	14,970	50.60%	40.4 years
Total:	29,584	100%	38.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	21,375	69.91%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	748	2.45%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,095	16.66%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,356	27.64%
Total Population:	30,574	100%
Total Native Population:	22,123	72.36%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,451	27.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $104,357, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $44,584 (74.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,727. Family households earn a median of $122,826 versus $54,812 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,014). By gender, male median income is $77,087 and female is $60,585, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,502 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.4%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$59,773	$59,177	$59,798	$60,629	$62,561	$62,440	$68,715	$71,211	$76,630	$82,667	$92,357	$98,570	$104,357
Median Family Income	$69,346	$68,670	$70,419	$71,525	$71,833	$75,324	$84,317	$90,699	$93,487	$95,387	$106,738	$108,812	$122,826
Median NonFamily Income	$40,325	$41,542	$41,560	$39,985	$41,453	$41,577	$41,337	$42,679	$43,718	$42,558	$44,025	$55,698	$54,812
Median Male Income	$51,374	$50,440	$50,589	$51,988	$52,330	$54,480	$59,522	$60,510	$57,123	$60,030	$63,051	$68,712	$77,087
Median Female Income	$40,215	$38,968	$42,083	$42,376	$42,223	$43,416	$48,377	$49,794	$50,750	$52,296	$54,553	$58,300	$60,585

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	16,031	64.57%
Unemployed:	696	2.80%
Not In Labor Force:	8,102	32.63%
Total:	24,829	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	7,279	45.41%
Service:	2,449	15.28%
Sales and Office:	2,767	17.26%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,468	9.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,068	12.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,031	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $683,600, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $339,600 (98.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $250,400. The median gross rent is $1,864, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $776 (71.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $392. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.54% (70.38% with a mortgage, 29.62% free-and-clear) and renters 38.46% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.09%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$344,000	$320,000	$305,400	$300,800	$306,600	$325,400	$354,400	$385,300	$433,200	$468,200	$529,000	$622,200	$683,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	141	3.14%
$500 to $999:	262	5.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:	634	14.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,594	35.54%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,294	28.85%
$2,500 to $2,999:	237	5.28%
$3,000 or more:	234	5.22%
No Rent:	89	1.98%
Total:	4,485	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,088	$1,107	$1,126	$1,140	$1,136	$1,167	$1,223	$1,353	$1,472	$1,575	$1,654	$1,805	$1,864

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,050	43.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,125	18.22%
Renter Occupied:	4,485	38.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,660	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,660	96.91%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	372	3.09%
Total Housing Units:	12,032	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,188	59.74%
Multi-Family Units:	4,344	36.10%
Other Units:	500	4.16%
Total Housing Units:	12,032	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 37.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.20%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.85%). College enrollment is 25.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,259	5.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,348	6.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,984	18.14%
Some college, no degree:	5,001	22.78%
Associate's degree:	2,191	9.98%
Bachelor's degree:	5,644	25.70%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,530	11.52%
Total:	21,957	100%
High school or higher:	19,350	88.13%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,174	37.23%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	21,811	64.69%
Public Insurance:	9,867	29.27%
No Insurance:	2,038	6.04%
Total:	33,716	100%
Has Health Insurance:	31,678	93.96%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	9.1%	8.7%	8.1%	8.1%	7.3%	7.0%	7.2%	9.4%	8.1%	7.3%	8.3%	9.9%	8.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	346	5.57%
Kindergarten:	283	4.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,973	47.85%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,049	16.88%
College or graduate school:	1,562	25.14%
Total:	6,213	100%
Early Childhood:	629	10.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,305	69.29%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lynnwood, Washington
County:	Snohomish County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:46:42 PM
Population:	29,584 [See All]
Area Code:	425
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	47.8388, -122.2884
Land Area:	5.782 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/98037/zip-code-98037.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	12,369Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	807Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	21,814Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,214Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,995Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	961Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$155,241,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$609,651,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,043Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:	42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Everett, WA (CBSA Div 21794)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	5.782 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6186.47, 1015.02 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	5340840Source: Census
Place Name:	Lynnwood city; WashingtonSource: Census

ZIP Code 98037 in Lynnwood, WA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 98037

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98037

Sources & References