98203 ZIP Code — Everett, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98203 is located in Everett, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 11.83 square miles and serves a population of 36,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98203
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $507,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $96,351.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,448
population
11.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Everett | Acceptable |
| Everett | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98207 Everett (3 mi)
98204 Everett (3.4 mi)
98201 Everett (3.7 mi)
98275 Mukilteo (3.7 mi)
98208 Everett (3.7 mi)
98087 Lynnwood (5.5 mi)
98012 Bothell (7.2 mi)
98037 Lynnwood (7.7 mi)
98236 Clinton (8.3 mi)
98270 Marysville (8.5 mi)
98026 Edmonds (8.6 mi)
98296 Snohomish (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,448 |
| Population density | 3,081 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.9455 |
| Longitude | -122.2397 |
| 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 | 30.8% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
36,448
Population
3,081
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$96,351
Median household income
$44,288
Per capita income
$507,000
Median home value
$1,736
Median monthly rent
65.6%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
10,038
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,177
Under 5
1,177
945
5–9
945
1,053
10–14
1,053
976
15–19
976
911
20–24
911
3,015
25–34
3,015
2,471
35–44
2,471
2,147
45–54
2,147
1,483
55–59
1,483
1,364
60–64
1,364
1,675
65–74
1,675
590
75–84
590
420
85+
420
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,436 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 29,012 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,369 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Asian
8.8%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black or African American
6.6%
Other race
5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,971 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,905 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 3,554 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,465 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,671 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 2,385 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 241 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.8% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
25.4%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
11.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.0% |
| Median income | $96,351 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
6.3%
$300k–$500k
36.3%
$500k–$1M
46.7%
$1M+
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $507,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,736 |
| Owner occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter occupied | 34.4% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.8% |
| Electricity | 59.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,691 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,504 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,718 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,977 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,163 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,786 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 28.2% |
| Married | 50.3% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 586 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 402 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,202 | 40.5% |
| High school | 1,598 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,114 | 26.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
10.4%
Construction
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.9%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
10.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,099 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,095 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 3,602 | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,652 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 443 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 1,080 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,776 | 81.7% |
| Born in same state | 28,996 | 79.6% |
| Born in different state | 18,467 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 780 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,672 | 18.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,309 | 49.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,489 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 3,484 | 9.6% |
| Polish | 1,872 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 898 | 2.5% |
| English | 622 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 478 | 1.3% |
| German | 136 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 77 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98203
What city is ZIP code 98203 in?
ZIP code 98203 is primarily assigned to Everett, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98203 in?
ZIP code 98203 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98203?
The median home value in ZIP code 98203 is $507,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98203?
ZIP code 98203 has an estimated population of 36,448 residents, with a density of 3,082 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98203?
The median household income in ZIP code 98203 is $96,351, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98203 in?
ZIP code 98203 observes the PST timezone.