98272 ZIP Code — Monroe, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98272 is located in Monroe, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 106.29 square miles and serves a population of 31,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98272
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 $564,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($109,051) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,866
population
106.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98272 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98272
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Acceptable |
| Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98290 Snohomish (7.4 mi)
98296 Snohomish (9.8 mi)
98019 Duvall (10.6 mi)
98077 Woodinville (11.5 mi)
98072 Woodinville (13.3 mi)
98252 Granite Falls (13.7 mi)
98208 Everett (14.2 mi)
98258 Lake Stevens (14.4 mi)
98012 Bothell (14.4 mi)
98251 Gold Bar (14.7 mi)
98014 Carnation (15.3 mi)
98021 Bothell (15.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,866 |
| Population density | 300 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 106.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.8740 |
| Longitude | -121.8900 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.9% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
31,866
Population
300
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$109,051
Median household income
$43,501
Per capita income
$564,800
Median home value
$1,820
Median monthly rent
79.0%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,276
Housing units
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,363
Under 5
1,119
965
5–9
791
1,085
10–14
890
1,077
15–19
883
923
20–24
758
2,733
25–34
2,242
2,601
35–44
2,133
2,562
45–54
2,101
1,204
55–59
988
1,104
60–64
905
1,210
65–74
993
555
75–84
455
124
85+
102
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,575 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 24,291 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,439 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.3%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
4.6%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,788 | 71.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,962 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,892 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 1,604 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1,588 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 605 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 243 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.9% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
18.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 18.4% |
| Median income | $109,051 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
3.0%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
50.5%
$1M+
8.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $564,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,820 |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 36.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.9% |
| Electricity | 48.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,299 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 599 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,228 | 12.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,851 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,947 | 39.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,527 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 22.2% |
| Married | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
26.9%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 481 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 358 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,956 | 41.6% |
| High school | 1,865 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,443 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Professional & management
15.7%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Construction
12.7%
Retail trade
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 15.3% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
8.2%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,822 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,384 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 1,623 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 960 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 213 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 450 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,071 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 27,671 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,218 | 54.0% |
| Foreign born | 400 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,795 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,315 | 34.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,761 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 3,455 | 10.8% |
| Polish | 1,980 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1,251 | 3.9% |
| English | 626 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 284 | 0.9% |
| German | 169 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 66 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 65 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.3% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98272
What city is ZIP code 98272 in?
ZIP code 98272 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98272 in?
ZIP code 98272 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98272?
The median home value in ZIP code 98272 is $564,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98272?
The median household income in ZIP code 98272 is $109,051, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98272?
ZIP code 98272 has an estimated population of 31,866 residents, with a density of 300 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98272 in?
ZIP code 98272 observes the PST timezone.