98296 ZIP Code — Snohomish, WA
Snohomish County, Washington
ZIP code 98296 is located in Snohomish, Washington, within Snohomish County. It covers approximately 34.53 square miles and serves a population of 27,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98296
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 $785,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $171,445. The poverty rate of 4% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,436
population
34.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98296 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98296
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98296. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Snohomish | Acceptable |
| Snohomish | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98012 Bothell (4.7 mi)
98208 Everett (5.6 mi)
98072 Woodinville (5.9 mi)
98021 Bothell (6.3 mi)
98077 Woodinville (7.1 mi)
98290 Snohomish (7.4 mi)
98087 Lynnwood (7.7 mi)
98204 Everett (8.2 mi)
98011 Bothell (8.6 mi)
98037 Lynnwood (8.9 mi)
98203 Everett (9.2 mi)
98036 Lynnwood (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,436 |
| Population density | 795 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.8518 |
| Longitude | -122.0982 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 9.9% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.5% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 47.9% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 25.7% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
27,436
Population
795
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$171,445
Median household income
$63,610
Per capita income
$785,800
Median home value
$2,403
Median monthly rent
91.6%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
8,712
Housing units
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
826
Under 5
732
873
5–9
774
804
10–14
714
1,156
15–19
1,026
695
20–24
617
1,598
25–34
1,417
1,939
35–44
1,721
2,622
45–54
2,327
1,279
55–59
1,134
997
60–64
885
1,229
65–74
1,090
374
75–84
331
146
85+
130
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,100 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 21,336 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,300 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.6%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,782 | 80.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,004 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 1,980 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 817 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 347 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 253 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 9.9% | 24.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.5% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 47.9% | 32.6% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 25.7% | 11.2% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
0.9%
$25k–$35k
1.0%
$35k–$50k
2.8%
$50k–$75k
8.9%
$75k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k+
38.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.6% |
| $200k+ | 38.8% |
| Median income | $171,445 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
1.0%
$300k–$500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
62.8%
$1M+
22.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $785,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,403 |
| Owner occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter occupied | 8.4% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 90.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 51.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.4% |
| Electricity | 33.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,899 | 73.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 543 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,028 | 11.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 864 | 9.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,315 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,253 | 24.1% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 22.2% |
| Married | 62.0% | 67.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
17.7%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
29.7%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 276 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 299 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,562 | 41.7% |
| High school | 1,891 | 30.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,117 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Professional & management
14.5%
Retail trade
12.2%
Construction
10.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Other services
4.6%
Information
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.9% |
| Service | 7.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.8% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.2% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 19.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
4.0%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,141 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.0% |
| Public insurance | 16.0% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,878 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 845 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 469 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,315 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,970 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,577 | 53.1% |
| Foreign born | 345 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,121 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,010 | 64.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,721 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 2,789 | 10.2% |
| Polish | 1,506 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 672 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 403 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 338 | 1.2% |
| German | 201 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.0% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98296
What city is ZIP code 98296 in?
ZIP code 98296 is primarily assigned to Snohomish, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98296 in?
ZIP code 98296 falls within Snohomish County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98296 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 98296 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98296?
The median household income in ZIP code 98296 is $171,445, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98296?
The median home value in ZIP code 98296 is $785,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 98296?
ZIP code 98296 has an estimated population of 27,436 residents, with a density of 795 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98296 in?
ZIP code 98296 observes the PST timezone.