98258 ZIP Code — Lake Stevens, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98258 is located in Lake Stevens, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 37.06 square miles and serves a population of 50,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98258
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 $536,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $113,684. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,582
population
37.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98258 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98258
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98258. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Stevens | Acceptable |
| Lake Stevens | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98270 Marysville (4.7 mi)
98201 Everett (7.6 mi)
98290 Snohomish (7.6 mi)
98207 Everett (8.1 mi)
98271 Marysville (8.7 mi)
98223 Arlington (10.4 mi)
98203 Everett (11 mi)
98208 Everett (12 mi)
98296 Snohomish (13.7 mi)
98204 Everett (13.9 mi)
98252 Granite Falls (14.3 mi)
98272 Monroe (14.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,582 |
| Population density | 1,365 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.0486 |
| Longitude | -122.0596 |
| 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 | 20.4% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.1% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
50,582
Population
1,365
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$113,684
Median household income
$44,831
Per capita income
$536,400
Median home value
$1,962
Median monthly rent
79.4%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
14,323
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,912
Under 5
1,866
1,951
5–9
1,903
2,047
10–14
1,998
1,604
15–19
1,565
1,054
20–24
1,028
3,977
25–34
3,880
3,989
35–44
3,891
3,338
45–54
3,257
1,709
55–59
1,668
1,423
60–64
1,388
1,822
65–74
1,777
626
75–84
611
151
85+
147
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,781 | 27.2% |
| 18 and over | 36,801 | 72.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,134 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Asian
5.2%
Other race
2.2%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,301 | 75% |
| Two or more races | 4,649 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,165 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 2,768 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 1,183 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,173 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 326 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.4% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.1% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
4.7%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
16.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 16.7% |
| Median income | $113,684 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
4.5%
$300k–$500k
35.3%
$500k–$1M
49.3%
$1M+
6.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $536,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,962 |
| Owner occupied | 79.4% |
| Renter occupied | 20.6% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 39.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 44.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,958 | 64.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,271 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,348 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,557 | 14.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,630 | 44.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,776 | 22.0% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 23.0% |
| Married | 59.3% | 59.4% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 935 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 708 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,706 | 46.1% |
| High school | 2,874 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,161 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Construction
11.5%
Professional & management
11.5%
Retail trade
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
6.9%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
9.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,370 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.4% |
| Public insurance | 25.9% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,804 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 1,975 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 689 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 727 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 543 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,268 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 45,465 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 28,151 | 55.7% |
| Foreign born | 803 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,314 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,633 | 61.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,674 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 5,631 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 3,693 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 1,585 | 3.1% |
| English | 1,088 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 567 | 1.1% |
| German | 381 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 146 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 96 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98258
What part of Lake Stevens is ZIP code 98258?
ZIP code 98258 covers a portion of Lake Stevens, Washington, within Snohomish County.
What county is ZIP code 98258 in?
ZIP code 98258 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98258?
The median home value in ZIP code 98258 is $536,400.
Does ZIP code 98258 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 98258 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98258?
The median household income in ZIP code 98258 is $113,684, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98258?
ZIP code 98258 has an estimated population of 50,582 residents, with a density of 1,365 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98258 in?
ZIP code 98258 observes the PST timezone.