🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98296

Snohomish

ZIP Code 98296 is a standard zip code serving Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington (WA), in Snohomish County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,956 with a median household income of $109,355. 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: 47.857900
Longitude: -122.092000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 34.08 mi²
Water Area: 0.65 mi²
Population Density: 820.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.928318°N, 47.775390°S, -122.012895°E, -122.187799°W

With 27,956 residents spread across 34.08 square miles, this area has a population density of 820.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,956

Population

85th percentile

$109,355

Median Income

95th percentile

$404,200

Median Home Value

90th percentile

34.08 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98296 is $109,355, and the median home value is $404,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

9,814

Total Units

9,413

Occupied Units

95.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Snohomish, WA.

98290

Snohomish

98291

Snohomish

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Fall City

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Fox Island

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