98037 ZIP Code — Lynnwood, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98037 is located in Lynnwood, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 5.78 square miles and serves a population of 29,720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98037
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $622,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $98,570.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,720
population
5.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98037 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98037
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lynnwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98026 Edmonds (1.7 mi)
98087 Lynnwood (2.3 mi)
98036 Lynnwood (2.4 mi)
98043 Mountlake Terrace (3.3 mi)
98012 Bothell (4.2 mi)
98204 Everett (4.3 mi)
98020 Edmonds (4.6 mi)
98021 Bothell (4.8 mi)
98275 Mukilteo (5.2 mi)
98155 Seattle (5.8 mi)
98208 Everett (6.1 mi)
98028 Kenmore (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,720 |
| Population density | 5,142 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.8388 |
| Longitude | -122.2884 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 425 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,720
Population
5,142
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$98,570
Median household income
$42,106
Per capita income
$622,200
Median home value
$1,805
Median monthly rent
60.7%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
6,997
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
896
Under 5
961
744
5–9
799
917
10–14
983
588
15–19
631
722
20–24
775
2,191
25–34
2,351
2,351
35–44
2,522
1,946
45–54
2,089
856
55–59
918
929
60–64
996
1,327
65–74
1,423
644
75–84
690
227
85+
244
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,116 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,604 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,555 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.8%
Asian
18.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
10.8%
Other race
6.7%
Black or African American
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,457 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 6,375 | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,013 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,652 | 10.8% |
| Other race | 2,265 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,580 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 266 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $98,570 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
4.4%
$300k–$500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
67.4%
$1M+
4.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $622,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,805 |
| Owner occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter occupied | 39.3% |
| Vacant | 2.1% |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.2% |
| Electricity | 51.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,461 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,153 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,787 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,722 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,306 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,205 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.9% | 27.6% |
| Married | 49.6% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 450 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 269 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,831 | 46.1% |
| High school | 1,059 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,534 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Professional & management
15.6%
Retail trade
12.6%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.9% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 7.5% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
21.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 996 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,863 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 4,696 | 16.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,385 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 390 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 2,379 | 8.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,478 | 72.3% |
| Born in same state | 20,710 | 69.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,303 | 44.8% |
| Foreign born | 768 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,242 | 27.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,819 | 58.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,178 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 2,484 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 1,129 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 501 | 1.7% |
| English | 212 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 96 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 86 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98037
What city is ZIP code 98037 in?
ZIP code 98037 is primarily assigned to Lynnwood, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98037 in?
ZIP code 98037 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98037?
The median home value in ZIP code 98037 is $622,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 98037?
ZIP code 98037 has an estimated population of 29,720 residents, with a density of 5,140 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98037?
The median household income in ZIP code 98037 is $98,570, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98037 in?
ZIP code 98037 observes the PST timezone.