🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98208

Everett

ZIP Code 98208 is a standard zip code serving Everett, Everett, Washington (WA), in Snohomish County, United States. It has an estimated population of 51,802 with a median household income of $71,698. 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: Everett
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.894800
Longitude: -122.198700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 16.18 mi²
Water Area: 0.23 mi²
Population Density: 3201.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.948328°N, 47.855791°S, -122.127328°E, -122.244026°W

With 51,802 residents spread across 16.18 square miles, this area has a population density of 3201.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

51,802

Population

95th percentile

$71,698

Median Income

85th percentile

$280,300

Median Home Value

85th percentile

16.18 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98208 is $71,698, and the median home value is $280,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

19,792

Total Units

18,880

Occupied Units

95.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Everett, WA.

98201

Everett

98203

Everett

98204

Everett

98206

Everett

98207

Everett

98213

Everett

Similar ZIP Codes in Washington

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Washington.

99026

Nine Mile Falls

$71,699

98340

Hansville

$64,333

99354

Richland

$62,689

98274

Mount Vernon

$61,829

98338

Graham

$67,680

98374

Puyallup

$74,694

98407

Tacoma

$66,833

98240

Custer

$67,292

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.