ZIP Code 98290 in Snohomish, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Snohomish, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Clearview, Larimers Corner, Machias, Maltby
County:Snohomish County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:50:56 PM
Population:37,535 [See All]
Area Codes:360 / 564
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.9427, -122.0138
Land Area:117.501 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98290 has 37,535 residents and 13,645 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 41.4 years, older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (84.0%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:37,535Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:39,732Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:39,276Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:319.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$129,656Source: Census ACS
Households:13,645Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$717,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.76Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--32,91333,22833,01832,94233,62934,21834,04335,99036,39937,07738,51639,87339,732
Decennial Census32,714------------------37,535------
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: 41.4

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 42.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0921,1711,2791,2311,0039881,1481,3731,2301,2361,3581,4821,3951,199841454256181
Female9801,1481,1741,1268549361,1491,3221,1951,2181,2651,4861,4731,271879526330286
Total2,0722,3192,4532,3571,8571,9242,2972,6952,4252,4542,6232,9682,8682,4701,720980586467
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:31,51384.84%
Black:2130.57%
Hispanic:*2,9677.99%
Asian:6921.86%
American Indian:2540.68%
Hawaiian:960.26%
Other:1,4083.79%
Total:37,143100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:18,91750.40%40.6 years
Females:18,61849.60%42.5 years
Total:37,535100%41.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:36,54991.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5011.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,2853.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,3976.75%
Total Population:39,732100%
Total Native Population:37,05093.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,6826.75%
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 $129,656, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $54,951 (73.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,485. Family households earn a median of $151,806 versus $61,810 for nonfamily households (a difference of $89,996). By gender, male median income is $103,638 and female is $76,238, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $27,400 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.7%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.6%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$74,705$76,543$76,489$76,569$77,481$80,480$86,696$92,239$99,171$104,091$113,108$123,819$129,656
Median Family Income$83,793$86,817$86,847$86,845$89,254$98,846$104,055$109,055$119,866$122,571$135,589$147,121$151,806
Median NonFamily Income$48,066$44,992$44,504$43,622$42,046$41,513$41,240$42,346$43,167$46,965$52,855$56,860$61,810
Median Male Income$68,110$68,595$69,985$70,949$70,625$69,454$72,524$75,039$78,120$82,530$89,860$95,893$103,638
Median Female Income$45,234$46,862$45,933$45,693$47,577$49,159$50,635$54,050$57,219$60,104$65,313$73,114$76,238
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:19,81461.73%
Unemployed:8892.77%
Not In Labor Force:11,39435.50%
Total:32,097100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,82944.56%
Service:2,44912.36%
Sales and Office:3,76919.02%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,13010.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,63713.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,814100%
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 $717,600, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $340,100 (90.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $260,100. The median gross rent is $1,591, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $612 (62.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $460. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.49% (70.54% with a mortgage, 29.46% free-and-clear) and renters 18.51% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.36%, which is much 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$377,500$366,000$349,300$333,700$339,100$356,700$379,900$420,400$457,500$495,900$552,100$660,000$717,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1184.39%
$500 to $999:58321.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:44716.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:62323.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:39014.51%
$2,500 to $2,999:2017.48%
$3,000 or more:1626.03%
No Rent:1646.10%
Total:2,688100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$979$1,044$1,063$1,042$994$998$1,067$1,127$1,131$1,157$1,286$1,433$1,591
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8,35057.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,48724.01%
Renter Occupied:2,68818.51%
Total Occupied Housing Units:14,525100%

Occupied Housing Units:14,52594.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8235.36%
Total Housing Units:15,348100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:12,67582.58%
Multi-Family Units:1,68110.95%
Other Units:9926.46%
Total Housing Units:15,348100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well above the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 25.80%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 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 (48.48%). College enrollment is 14.25%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:3081.09%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2044.24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,30722.23%
Some college, no degree:6,52723.01%
Associate's degree:3,21911.35%
Bachelor's degree:7,22825.48%
Graduate or professional degree:3,57812.61%
Total:28,371100%
High school or higher:26,85994.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,80638.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:32,98473.85%
Public Insurance:10,18222.80%
No Insurance:1,5003.36%
Total:44,666100%
Has Health Insurance:43,16696.64%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.9%5.1%5.4%4.5%3.7%3.6%3.7%4.0%4.3%3.7%3.7%3.6%3.1%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:4505.63%
Kindergarten:5326.65%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,87848.48%
High school (grades 9-12):2,00025.00%
College or graduate school:1,14014.25%
Total:8,000100%
Early Childhood:98212.28%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,41080.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98290 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,070 business establishments, employing about 8,182 people with an annual payroll of $431,714,000. USPS data shows 14,387 residential mailboxes and 691 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,387Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:691Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,872Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:9,030Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:656Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,070Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$100,254,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$431,714,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,182Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98290 is located in Snohomish County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 1st and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.93% of whom live in ZIP Code 98290, and is subdivided into the Everett, WA division. It covers 117.501 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.602 sq mi.

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:117.501 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.602 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6186.47, 7359.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5365170Source: Census
Place Name:Snohomish city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98291 | | 98288

Schools in ZIP Code 98290


ZIP Code 98290 is part of 2 school districts, including: Snohomish School District (Grades KG thru 12) and Monroe School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 13 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Centennial Middle School 3000 South Machias Road
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Central Elementary 221 Union Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Emerson Elementary 1103 Pine Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Machias Elementary 231 147th Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Riverview Elementary 7322 64th Street Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Snohomish High School 1316 Fifth Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
High School Re Entry 525 13th St
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Dutch Hill Elementary 8231 131st Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Aim High School 525 13th St
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Cascade View Elementary 2401 Park Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Snohomish Center 1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Parent Partnership 525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Snohomish School District
Chain Lake Elementary School 12125 Chain Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Monroe School District
St Michael Catholic School 1514 Pine Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98290


Washington State University - Everett Campus 915 N. Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
Type: Post Secondary
Everett Community College 2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
Type: Post Secondary
Washington State University - North Puget Sound Everett Campus 2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201-1352
Type: Post Secondary
Evergreen Beauty And Barber College-Everett 802 Se Everett Mall Way Ste A
Everett, WA 98208
Type: Post Secondary
Paroba College Of Cosmetology 9930 Evergreen Way, Building Y
Everett, WA 98203
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville 13910 45th Ave Northeast, Suite 802
Marysville, WA 98271-7854
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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