98087 ZIP Code — Lynnwood, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98087 is located in Lynnwood, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 5.75 square miles and serves a population of 41,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98087
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $597,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $102,896.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,849
population
5.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98087 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98087
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lynnwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98204 Everett (2.1 mi)
98037 Lynnwood (2.3 mi)
98012 Bothell (3.4 mi)
98026 Edmonds (3.6 mi)
98275 Mukilteo (3.7 mi)
98208 Everett (3.9 mi)
98036 Lynnwood (4.5 mi)
98203 Everett (5.5 mi)
98043 Mountlake Terrace (5.6 mi)
98021 Bothell (5.6 mi)
98020 Edmonds (6.7 mi)
98296 Snohomish (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,849 |
| Population density | 7,278 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.8675 |
| Longitude | -122.2632 |
| 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 | 25.0% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.1% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
41,849
Population
7,278
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$102,896
Median household income
$44,471
Per capita income
$597,700
Median home value
$1,992
Median monthly rent
52.3%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,891
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,165
Under 5
1,137
1,275
5–9
1,243
1,555
10–14
1,517
1,139
15–19
1,112
1,632
20–24
1,593
4,421
25–34
4,314
3,557
35–44
3,471
2,219
45–54
2,165
1,120
55–59
1,092
1,225
60–64
1,195
1,277
65–74
1,245
393
75–84
383
204
85+
200
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,248 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 32,601 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,702 | 8.8% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.7%
Asian
18.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.2%
Two or more races
10.7%
Other race
7.4%
Black or African American
6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,053 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 8,721 | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,269 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 5,033 | 10.7% |
| Other race | 3,479 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,892 | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 584 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.0% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.1% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
25.5%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k+
12.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.4% |
| $200k+ | 12.2% |
| Median income | $102,896 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
25.9%
$500k–$1M
59.6%
$1M+
6.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $597,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,992 |
| Owner occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter occupied | 47.7% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 45.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 22.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.7% |
| Electricity | 57.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,153 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,000 | 12.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,861 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,789 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,272 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,622 | 16.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 35.8% |
| Married | 47.6% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 540 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 285 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,712 | 45.0% |
| High school | 1,900 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,034 | 29.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Retail trade
14.7%
Professional & management
13.8%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Construction
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Information
2.5%
Public administration
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.9% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.1% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 5.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
20.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 25.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,675 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 10.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,547 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 5,791 | 14.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,266 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,404 | 3.6% |
| Other languages | 2,565 | 6.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,822 | 71.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,635 | 68.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,181 | 41.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,187 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,027 | 28.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,556 | 54.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,172 | 7.6% |
| French | 2,599 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 1,205 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 873 | 2.1% |
| English | 386 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 225 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 103 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
| German | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98087
What city is ZIP code 98087 in?
ZIP code 98087 is primarily assigned to Lynnwood, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98087 in?
ZIP code 98087 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98087?
The median home value in ZIP code 98087 is $597,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98087?
The median household income in ZIP code 98087 is $102,896, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98087?
ZIP code 98087 has an estimated population of 41,849 residents, with a density of 7,281 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98087 in?
ZIP code 98087 observes the PST timezone.