ZIP Code 98272 -- Monroe, WA
Snohomish | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 1.6x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- 21.15% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
- 80.69% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 98272
ZIP code 98272 in Monroe, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 31,436. The median household income is $122,352, which is This is 63% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $713,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 217.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.90 years. Approximately 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Snohomish, WA.
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This is 63% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 98272 is 117.4% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98272
ZIP code 98272 (Monroe, WA) has a total population of 31,436 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.90 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 98272 is $122,352 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 63% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 98272 is primarily located in Monroe, Washington (WA). It falls within Snohomish County.
The median home value in ZIP code 98272 is $713,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,936.
The median age in ZIP code 98272 is 37.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 98272 has a cost of living index of 217.38 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 98272, 31.33% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.47% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98272 is 4.67%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 21.15% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.