ZIP Code 98296 -- Zcta 98296, WA

Snohomish | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.4x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 25.48% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 88.92% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
  • Homes here cost 3.3x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.

Quick Overview

Population
27,896
Unknown
Median Income
$177,583
Home Value
$927,700
Median Rent
$2,358
Median Age
41.70
Diversity Index
43.80
Moderate
Cost of Living
277.4
very high
Unemployment
1.9%

About ZIP Code 98296

ZIP code 98296 in Zcta 98296, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 27,896. The median household income is $177,583, which is This is 137% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $927,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 277.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.70 years. Approximately 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Snohomish, WA.

Population & Age

Total Population
27,896
Median Age
41.70
Male Population
14,251
51.1%
Female Population
13,645
48.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
43.80 Moderate
White
77.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Asian
8.6%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
10.6%
Other Race
2.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$177,583
Mean Household Income
$209,381
Per Capita Income
$73,565
Below Poverty Line
5.7%

This is 137% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$927,700
Median Rent
$2,358
Total Housing Units
9,743
Occupied Units
9,611
Vacant Units
132
1.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1995
Owner Occupied
88.9%
Renter Occupied
11.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5.2x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 88.9% Renter 11.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 16.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
15,244
Employment Rate
98.1%
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
65.1%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
1.5%
Work from Home
25.5%

Cost of Living Index

277.4
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 98296 is 177.4% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Snohomish

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98012 Mill creek 77,041 $146,144
98208 Everett 60,915 $103,705
98270 Marysville 55,049 $108,147
98258 Lake stevens 52,752 $123,898
98223 Arlington 46,497 $99,681
98204 Everett 45,130 $68,513

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98296

ZIP code 98296 (Zcta 98296, WA) has a total population of 27,896 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 98296 is $177,583 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 137% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 98296 is primarily located in Zcta 98296, Washington (WA). It falls within Snohomish County.

The median home value in ZIP code 98296 is $927,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,358.

The median age in ZIP code 98296 is 41.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 98296 has a cost of living index of 277.39 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 98296, 48.63% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 16.77% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98296 is 1.87%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 25.48% 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.