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Snohomish County
Index, WA
98256
98256 ZIP Code — Index, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98256 is located in
Index ,
Washington ,
within Snohomish County .
It covers approximately 75.56 square miles and serves a population of
318 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 360/564 .
About ZIP code 98256
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $325,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,188. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 60 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 98256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Index
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
318
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
75.56 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
47.8440
Longitude
-121.4392
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
360/564
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.1%
24.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
21.9%
31.3%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
32.6%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
11.2%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$87,188
Median household income
$325,000
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 56 17.6% 18 and over 262 82.4% 65 and over 85 26.7% Median age 47.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 304 95.6% Two or more races 8 2.5% Asian 6 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.1%
24.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
21.9%
31.3%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
32.6%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
11.2%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 23.6% $35k–$50k 8.1% $75k–$100k 14.2% $100k–$150k 20.9% $150k–$200k 17.6% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $87,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $325,000 Median rent / month $1,063 Owner occupied 88.5% Renter occupied 11.5% Vacant 61.8% Single-family detached 84.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 3.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.8% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 8.8% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 16.8% 1950–1959 18.6% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 15.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 15.5% 1 bedroom 23.3% 2 bedrooms 30.5% 3 bedrooms 28.4% 4 bedrooms 2.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 38.5% 2 vehicles 27.0% 3 or more 34.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 54.7% Propane / LP gas 5.4% Wood 34.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 39 26.4% Cohabiting couple 14 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 48 32.4% Female householder, no spouse 47 31.8% Households with children under 18 23 15.5% Households with seniors (65+) 67 45.3% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 32.6% Married 35.6% 27.0% Separated 0.0% 7.1% Widowed 12.9% 11.3% Divorced 23.5% 22.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
20.1%
Some college, no degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.3% Bachelor's or higher 10.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 45 71.4% High school 11 17.5% College / grad school 7 11.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
14.0%
Professional & management
12.6%
Education & healthcare
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 21.0% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 21.7% Production & transportation 9.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.3% Government 1.4% Self-employed 27.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 56.6% Carpool 16.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 23.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 60.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
43.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 31.1% Supplemental Security 11.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 14.3% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 10.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 12.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 22.6% 65 and over 8.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.1% Public insurance 56.6% No insurance 12.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 318 100.0% Spanish 10 3.1% Other Indo-European 10 3.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 297 93.4% Born in same state 297 93.4% Born in different state 195 61.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 6.6% Not a US citizen 11 52.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 52 16.4% English 33 10.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 27 8.5% Polish 9 2.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.5% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98256
What city is ZIP code 98256 in?
ZIP code 98256 is primarily assigned to Index, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98256 in?
ZIP code 98256 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98256 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 98256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 98256 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 98256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98256?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98256?
21% of residents in ZIP code 98256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 98256 in?
ZIP code 98256 observes the PST timezone.
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