98251 ZIP Code — Gold Bar, WA

Snohomish County, Washington

ZIP code 98251 is located in Gold Bar, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 160.65 square miles and serves a population of 4,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98251

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $382,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,175.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 98251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

4,703

population

160.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gold Bar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98294 Sultan (7.2 mi) 98019 Duvall (11.8 mi) 98272 Monroe (14.7 mi) 98024 Fall City (17.1 mi) 98252 Granite Falls (17.4 mi) 98014 Carnation (18.8 mi) 98065 Snoqualmie (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,703
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	160.65 sq mi
Water area	2.56 sq mi
Latitude	47.8229
Longitude	-121.5824
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	24.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	32.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	11.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,703

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$71,175

Median household income

$33,835

Per capita income

$382,900

Median home value

$1,696

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,892

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

144

156

5–9

146

136

10–14

128

103

15–19

144

20–24

134

356

25–34

333

268

35–44

251

384

45–54

359

219

55–59

206

214

60–64

201

172

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,005	21.4%
18 and over	3,698	78.6%
65 and over	570	12.1%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Two or more races 7.7%

Other race 5.8%

Black or African American 1.8%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,843	73.3%
Hispanic or Latino	542	10.3%
Two or more races	403	7.7%
Other race	303	5.8%
Black or African American	92	1.8%
Asian	51	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	24.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	31.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	32.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	11.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$71,175

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 41.4%

$500k–$1M 23.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$382,900
Median rent / month	$1,696
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	28.2%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	18.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	970	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	80	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	368	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	447	24.0%
Households with children under 18	484	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	414	22.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	23.3%
Married	55.6%	52.3%
Separated	0.4%	2.1%
Widowed	1.0%	7.7%
Divorced	10.2%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 32.4%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	4.6%
Kindergarten	61	6.9%
Elementary school	419	47.7%
High school	179	20.4%
College / grad school	179	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Other services 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.6

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	331	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,405	93.7%
Spanish	152	3.5%
Other Indo-European	140	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,262	90.6%
Born in same state	4,184	89.0%
Born in different state	2,532	53.8%
Foreign born	78	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	441	9.4%
Not a US citizen	154	34.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	527	11.2%
French	474	10.1%
Arab	364	7.7%
Polish	208	4.4%
Dutch	41	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	30	0.6%
Norwegian	27	0.6%
German	12	0.3%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98251

What city is ZIP code 98251 in?

ZIP code 98251 is primarily assigned to Gold Bar, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98251 in?

ZIP code 98251 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98251 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 98251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98251?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 98251?

The median home value in ZIP code 98251 is $382,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 98251?

ZIP code 98251 has an estimated population of 4,703 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98251 in?

ZIP code 98251 observes the PST timezone.