🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98290

Snohomish

ZIP Code 98290 is a standard zip code serving Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington (WA), in Snohomish County, United States. It has an estimated population of 32,714 with a median household income of $76,489. 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: Snohomish
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.895400
Longitude: -122.071600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 118.42 mi²
Water Area: 2.85 mi²
Population Density: 276.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.059218°N, 47.822361°S, -121.722518°E, -122.171935°W

With 32,714 residents spread across 118.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 276.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

32,714

Population

90th percentile

$76,489

Median Income

85th percentile

$349,300

Median Home Value

90th percentile

118.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98290 is $76,489, and the median home value is $349,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

13,141

Total Units

12,070

Occupied Units

91.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Snohomish, WA.

98291

Snohomish

98296

Snohomish

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