98043 ZIP Code — Mountlake Terrace, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98043 is located in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 4.05 square miles and serves a population of 21,347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98043
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 $560,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $96,085. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,347
population
4.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98043
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mountlake Terrace | Acceptable |
| Mountlake Terrace | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98036 Lynnwood (1.3 mi)
98155 Seattle (2.6 mi)
98026 Edmonds (3.1 mi)
98020 Edmonds (3.3 mi)
98037 Lynnwood (3.3 mi)
98028 Kenmore (3.8 mi)
98133 Seattle (4 mi)
98021 Bothell (4.7 mi)
98177 Seattle (4.8 mi)
98125 Seattle (5.3 mi)
98011 Bothell (5.6 mi)
98087 Lynnwood (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,347 |
| Population density | 5,271 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.7922 |
| Longitude | -122.3072 |
| 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 | 23.9% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.0% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
21,347
Population
5,271
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$96,085
Median household income
$50,367
Per capita income
$560,400
Median home value
$1,830
Median monthly rent
58.1%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
5,562
Housing units
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
409
Under 5
425
536
5–9
556
642
10–14
665
512
15–19
532
489
20–24
508
1,677
25–34
1,740
1,873
35–44
1,943
1,224
45–54
1,269
670
55–59
695
831
60–64
863
889
65–74
922
463
75–84
480
262
85+
272
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,929 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 17,418 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,288 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.7%
Asian
10.1%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Other race
6.4%
Black or African American
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,069 | 60.7% |
| Asian | 2,343 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,019 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,835 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 1,481 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,023 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 281 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 131 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.9% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.0% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $96,085 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
5.2%
$300k–$500k
30.7%
$500k–$1M
57.2%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $560,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,830 |
| Owner occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter occupied | 41.9% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 50.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 63.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,921 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 679 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,731 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,591 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,348 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,405 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Married | 49.4% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 165 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,987 | 42.9% |
| High school | 935 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,428 | 30.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
20.6%
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Construction
9.0%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.6% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.2% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 8.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 19.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
6.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,225 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.6% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,513 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 1,641 | 8.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 611 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 268 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 627 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,433 | 81.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,897 | 79.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,734 | 45.6% |
| Foreign born | 536 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,914 | 18.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,111 | 53.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,617 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 2,457 | 11.5% |
| Polish | 1,194 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 702 | 3.3% |
| English | 246 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 176 | 0.8% |
| German | 139 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98043
What city is ZIP code 98043 in?
ZIP code 98043 is primarily assigned to Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98043 in?
ZIP code 98043 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98043?
The median home value in ZIP code 98043 is $560,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 98043?
ZIP code 98043 has an estimated population of 21,347 residents, with a density of 5,271 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98043?
The median household income in ZIP code 98043 is $96,085, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98043 in?
ZIP code 98043 observes the PST timezone.