98021 ZIP Code — Bothell, WA

Snohomish County, Washington

ZIP code 98021 is located in Bothell, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 10.15 square miles and serves a population of 34,993 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.

About ZIP code 98021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $820,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($155,891) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 98021 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

34,993

population

10.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bothell	Acceptable
Bothell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98011 Bothell (3.2 mi) 98012 Bothell (3.4 mi) 98028 Kenmore (3.5 mi) 98036 Lynnwood (3.8 mi) 98072 Woodinville (4 mi) 98043 Mountlake Terrace (4.7 mi) 98037 Lynnwood (4.8 mi) 98155 Seattle (5.1 mi) 98087 Lynnwood (5.6 mi) 98034 Kirkland (5.6 mi) 98026 Edmonds (6.2 mi) 98296 Snohomish (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,993
Population density	3,448 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	10.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.7964
Longitude	-122.2052
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	14.2%	24.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	32.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	25.8%	11.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

34,993

Population

3,448

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$155,891

Median household income

$67,017

Per capita income

$820,800

Median home value

$2,398

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

9,890

Housing units

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,119

Under 5

1,141

1,436

5–9

1,464

1,407

10–14

1,435

973

15–19

992

699

20–24

713

2,019

25–34

2,058

3,232

35–44

3,294

2,591

45–54

2,642

832

55–59

848

881

60–64

899

1,324

65–74

1,350

657

75–84

670

157

85+

160

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,468	27.1%
18 and over	25,525	72.9%
65 and over	4,318	12.3%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56%

Asian 26.5%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	20,847	56%
Asian	9,851	26.5%
Two or more races	2,799	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,238	6%
Other race	800	2.1%
Black or African American	412	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	212	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	72	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.2%	24.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	32.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	25.8%	11.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k+ 36.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	16.1%
$200k+	36.0%
Median income	$155,891

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 56.4%

$1M+ 27.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$820,800
Median rent / month	$2,398
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	19.2%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	33.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.3%
Electricity	35.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,251	68.9%
Cohabiting couple	794	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,008	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,916	16.0%
Households with children under 18	5,220	43.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,873	24.0%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	22.9%
Married	69.6%	61.2%
Separated	0.1%	1.0%
Widowed	1.5%	5.2%
Divorced	3.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 11.8%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 33.5%

Graduate / professional 24.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	57.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	897	9.4%
Kindergarten	575	6.0%
Elementary school	4,657	48.9%
High school	1,808	19.0%
College / grad school	1,589	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.8%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Information 4.9%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.7%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.2%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	26.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 18.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.5%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	25.4%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	72.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,252	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	19.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,733	93.5%
Spanish	3,155	9.6%
Other Indo-European	749	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,049	3.2%
Other languages	1,250	3.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,571	73.1%
Born in same state	25,027	71.5%
Born in different state	14,379	41.1%
Foreign born	544	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	9,422	26.9%
Not a US citizen	4,233	44.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,033	11.5%
Italian	2,782	8%
Polish	1,642	4.7%
Arab	838	2.4%
English	324	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	161	0.5%
German	125	0.4%
Norwegian	69	0.2%
Irish	66	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98021

What city is ZIP code 98021 in?

ZIP code 98021 is primarily assigned to Bothell, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98021 in?

ZIP code 98021 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98021?

58% 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 98021?

The median household income in ZIP code 98021 is $155,891, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98021?

The median home value in ZIP code 98021 is $820,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 98021?

ZIP code 98021 has an estimated population of 34,993 residents, with a density of 3,449 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98021 in?

ZIP code 98021 observes the PST timezone.