98204 ZIP Code — Everett, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98204 is located in Everett, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 7.18 square miles and serves a population of 41,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98204
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $369,900. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $63,738. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
41,709
population
7.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98204 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98204
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Everett | Acceptable |
| Everett | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98087 Lynnwood (2.1 mi)
98275 Mukilteo (2.2 mi)
98208 Everett (3.1 mi)
98203 Everett (3.4 mi)
98037 Lynnwood (4.3 mi)
98012 Bothell (4.7 mi)
98026 Edmonds (5.3 mi)
98207 Everett (6.2 mi)
98036 Lynnwood (6.6 mi)
98201 Everett (7 mi)
98021 Bothell (7.5 mi)
98043 Mountlake Terrace (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,709 |
| Population density | 5,809 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.8983 |
| Longitude | -122.2607 |
| 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 | 41.1% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
41,709
Population
5,809
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$63,738
Median household income
$33,948
Per capita income
$369,900
Median home value
$1,661
Median monthly rent
35.0%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
7,219
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,181
Under 5
1,185
1,439
5–9
1,443
1,392
10–14
1,396
1,048
15–19
1,052
1,804
20–24
1,810
4,334
25–34
4,348
2,678
35–44
2,687
2,412
45–54
2,420
1,036
55–59
1,039
1,129
60–64
1,132
1,437
65–74
1,441
607
75–84
608
325
85+
326
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,466 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,243 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,744 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.8%
Asian
12.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black or African American
8.6%
Other race
8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,485 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 6,087 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,355 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,650 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 4,064 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 3,780 | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 378 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 265 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
23.9%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $63,738 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
40.4%
$500k–$1M
22.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $369,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,661 |
| Owner occupied | 35.0% |
| Renter occupied | 65.0% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 20.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 26.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.7% |
| Electricity | 74.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,541 | 31.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,707 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,780 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,345 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,304 | 30.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,623 | 20.9% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.0% | 36.0% |
| Married | 40.2% | 36.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 372 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 687 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,337 | 48.8% |
| High school | 1,808 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,679 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Professional & management
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Retail trade
11.0%
Construction
10.7%
Other services
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 25.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.5% |
| Carpool | 14.5% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.7% |
| Retirement income | 14.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,195 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.0% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,343 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 7,561 | 19.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,009 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,203 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 2,590 | 6.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,191 | 70.0% |
| Born in same state | 28,060 | 67.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,571 | 42.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,131 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,518 | 30.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,613 | 44.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,032 | 7.3% |
| French | 2,700 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 1,154 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 707 | 1.7% |
| German | 307 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 204 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 123 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 56 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 20 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98204
What city is ZIP code 98204 in?
ZIP code 98204 is primarily assigned to Everett, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98204 in?
ZIP code 98204 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98204 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 98204 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98204?
The median home value in ZIP code 98204 is $369,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 98204?
ZIP code 98204 has an estimated population of 41,709 residents, with a density of 5,807 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98204?
The median household income in ZIP code 98204 is $63,738, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98204 in?
ZIP code 98204 observes the PST timezone.