98012 ZIP Code — Bothell, WA

Snohomish County, Washington

ZIP code 98012 is located in Bothell, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 15.66 square miles and serves a population of 75,555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.

About ZIP code 98012

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $745,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $139,474. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 98012 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

75,555

population

15.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bothell	Acceptable
Bothell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98021 Bothell (3.4 mi) 98087 Lynnwood (3.4 mi) 98208 Everett (3.9 mi) 98037 Lynnwood (4.2 mi) 98296 Snohomish (4.7 mi) 98204 Everett (4.7 mi) 98036 Lynnwood (4.9 mi) 98026 Edmonds (5.9 mi) 98072 Woodinville (6.1 mi) 98043 Mountlake Terrace (6.2 mi) 98011 Bothell (6.5 mi) 98028 Kenmore (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	75,555
Population density	4,825 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	15.66 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	47.8447
Longitude	-122.1985
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	425

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.5%	24.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	40.2%	32.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	18.4%	11.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

75,555

Population

4,825

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$139,474

Median household income

$58,143

Per capita income

$745,000

Median home value

$2,214

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

19,172

Housing units

54.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,703

Under 5

2,746

2,906

5–9

2,953

2,550

10–14

2,591

2,191

15–19

2,226

2,017

20–24

2,049

6,121

25–34

6,221

6,602

35–44

6,710

4,768

45–54

4,845

2,127

55–59

2,162

1,713

60–64

1,741

2,407

65–74

2,447

963

75–84

978

406

85+

412

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19,358	25.6%
18 and over	56,197	74.4%
65 and over	7,613	10.1%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.6%

Asian 25.8%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 3.6%

Black or African American 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	42,367	52.6%
Asian	20,751	25.8%
Two or more races	6,465	8%
Hispanic or Latino	5,009	6.2%
Other race	2,938	3.6%
Black or African American	2,463	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	320	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	251	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.5%	24.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	40.2%	32.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	18.4%	11.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k+ 28.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
$200k+	28.9%
Median income	$139,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 68.7%

$1M+ 14.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$745,000
Median rent / month	$2,214
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	11.9%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	20.9%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	29.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17,043	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,956	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3,233	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,762	17.6%
Households with children under 18	11,569	42.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,231	19.4%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	26.2%
Married	61.9%	57.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	1.5%	4.4%
Divorced	6.8%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 13.2%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 33.1%

Graduate / professional 21.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	54.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,695	8.7%
Kindergarten	1,022	5.3%
Elementary school	8,897	45.7%
High school	3,729	19.2%
College / grad school	4,111	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.9%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 12.6%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 5.1%

Information 4.3%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.7%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	24.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.4%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	23.9%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.8%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	71.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,834	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	18.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	70,106	92.8%
Spanish	7,750	11.1%
Other Indo-European	1,186	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,972	2.8%
Other languages	3,968	5.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	54,528	72.2%
Born in same state	53,455	70.7%
Born in different state	31,348	41.5%
Foreign born	1,073	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	21,027	27.8%
Not a US citizen	8,655	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7,631	10.1%
Italian	5,465	7.2%
Polish	2,879	3.8%
Arab	1,593	2.1%
Dutch	935	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	854	1.1%
German	468	0.6%
Norwegian	160	0.2%
Irish	87	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	99.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98012

What part of Bothell is ZIP code 98012?

ZIP code 98012 covers a portion of Bothell, Washington, within Snohomish County.

What county is ZIP code 98012 in?

ZIP code 98012 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98012?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98012?

The median household income in ZIP code 98012 is $139,474, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98012?

The median home value in ZIP code 98012 is $745,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 98012?

ZIP code 98012 has an estimated population of 75,555 residents, with a density of 4,825 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98012 in?

ZIP code 98012 observes the PST timezone.