🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98021

Bothell

ZIP Code 98021 is a standard zip code serving Bothell, Bothell, Washington (WA), in Snohomish County, United States. It has an estimated population of 26,722 with a median household income of $92,138. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Snohomish
City: Bothell
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.791800
Longitude: -122.224300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 10.15 mi²
Population Density: 2634.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.814045°N, 47.776119°S, -122.148860°E, -122.267085°W

With 26,722 residents spread across 10.15 square miles, this area has a population density of 2634.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

26,722

Population

85th percentile

$92,138

Median Income

90th percentile

$351,300

Median Home Value

90th percentile

10.15 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98021 is $92,138, and the median home value is $351,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

10,496

Total Units

10,006

Occupied Units

95.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Bothell, WA.

98011

Bothell

98012

Bothell

98041

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