🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98292

Stanwood

ZIP Code 98292 is a standard zip code serving Stanwood, Stanwood, Washington (WA), in Snohomish County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,987 with a median household income of $72,457. 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: Stanwood
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.201100
Longitude: -122.378000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 74.50 mi²
Water Area: 5.65 mi²
Population Density: 282.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.308495°N, 48.119252°S, -122.203917°E, -122.405747°W

With 20,987 residents spread across 74.50 square miles, this area has a population density of 282.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,987

Population

80th percentile

$72,457

Median Income

85th percentile

$300,900

Median Home Value

85th percentile

74.50 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98292 is $72,457, and the median home value is $300,900. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

8,779

Total Units

7,938

Occupied Units

90.4%

Occupancy Rate

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