Zip code 98201: Everett, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98201
98201 is a suburban zip code in Everett, Washington (Snohomish County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 31,895 people live here, or 1,701 per square mile. The median resident is 38.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $74,554 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $499,800, or 6.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,556 a month.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair.
How 98201 compares
- Veterans9.1%85thU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%242nd of 571 in WA
- Median home value$499,80075thU.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600220th of 536 in WA
- Poverty rate16.6%75thU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%109th of 563 in WA
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469108th of 560 in WA
- Housing vacancy9.7%70thU.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%228th of 563 in WA
- Median earnings per worker$55,31268thU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959243rd of 566 in WA
- 67thU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%187th of 570 in WA
- Per capita income$45,82264thU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744235th of 570 in WA
- 62ndU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%169th of 541 in WA
- Healthcare workers10.3%62ndU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%183rd of 570 in WA
- Average commute27.7 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min231st of 546 in WA
- Work from home14.8%60thU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%251st of 570 in WA
- 60thU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%273rd of 570 in WA
- Median gross rent$1,55659thU.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760206th of 475 in WA
- 56thU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%177th of 571 in WA
- Population31,89553rdU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,11689th of 571 in WA
- Population density1,701/sq mi53rdU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi141st of 571 in WA
- Diversity index50.352ndU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5184th of 571 in WA
- Median age38.949thU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3352nd of 571 in WA
- Tech workers2.8%48thU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%272nd of 570 in WA
- Uninsured rate6.5%47thU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%224th of 567 in WA
- 46thU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%380th of 571 in WA
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%251st of 571 in WA
- Median household income$74,55443rdU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141350th of 541 in WA
- Government workers12.7%42ndU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%433rd of 570 in WA
- Broadband access89.5%31stU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%394th of 563 in WA
- Residents under 1817.4%16thU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%380th of 571 in WA
- Homeownership rate44.6%13thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%517th of 563 in WA
| Measure | 98201 | Snohomish | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 9.1% | 6.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 242nd of 571 | |
| Median home value | $499,800 | $696,000 | $564,600 | $332,700 | 220th of 536 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.6% | 8% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 109th of 563 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.468 | 0.433 | 0.469 | 0.483 | 108th of 560 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.7% | 4.6% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 228th of 563 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $55,312 | $65,231 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 243rd of 566 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 187th of 570 | |
| Per capita income | $45,822 | $54,628 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 235th of 570 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.7% | 53.7% | 49.9% | 51.1% | 169th of 541 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.3% | 8.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 183rd of 570 | |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 30.8 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 231st of 546 | |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 20% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 251st of 570 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.1% | 9% | 9.6% | 10% | 273rd of 570 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,556 | $1,949 | $1,760 | $1,413 | 206th of 475 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.6% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 177th of 571 | |
| Population | 31,895 | 844,430 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 89th of 571 | |
| Population density | 1,701/sq mi | 405/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 141st of 571 | |
| Diversity index | 50.3 | 57.7 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 184th of 571 | |
| Median age | 38.9 | 38.6 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 352nd of 571 | |
| Tech workers | 2.8% | 6.5% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 272nd of 570 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 224th of 567 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16% | 14.8% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 380th of 571 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 38.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 251st of 571 | |
| Median household income | $74,554 | $111,246 | $98,141 | $80,734 | 350th of 541 | |
| Government workers | 12.7% | 13.1% | 16% | 14.5% | 433rd of 570 | |
| Broadband access | 89.5% | 94.4% | 93.6% | 91% | 394th of 563 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.4% | 22.1% | 21.4% | 22% | 380th of 571 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 44.6% | 68.2% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 517th of 563 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White68%
- Black2%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander2%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,104
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 43.4%
- Married couples
- 31.7%
- Living alone
- 43%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.1%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,617
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 9.7%
- Median year built
- 1961
- Median rooms
- 4.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28%
- Home value to income
- 6.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98201 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $89,796 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,041 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,370 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,961 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,857 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.2%
- Households with broadband
- 89.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 76.2%
- No internet access
- 7.1%
- Without health insurance
- 6.5%
- Limited-English households
- 4.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Everett
- State
- Washington
- County
- Snohomish County
- Center point
- 47.9945° N, 122.1862° W
- Land area
- 19 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Everett44% of zip
- Hat Island (unincorporated)4% of zip
- Marysville1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 98201
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98207 | Everett, WA | 1.8 mi | — |
| 98213 | Everett, WA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 98203 | Everett, WA | 4.2 mi | $107,376 |
| 98270 | Marysville, WA | 4.7 mi | $108,147 |
| 98258 | Lake Stevens, WA | 5.6 mi | $123,898 |
| 98208 | Everett, WA | 6.5 mi | $103,705 |
| 98271 | Marysville, WA | 7 mi | $95,654 |
| 98204 | Everett, WA | 7.1 mi | $68,513 |
| 98275 | Mukilteo, WA | 8.2 mi | $132,861 |
| 98291 | Snohomish, WA · PO box | 8.6 mi | — |
| 98082 | Mill Creek, WA · PO box | 9.3 mi | — |
| 98087 | Lynnwood, WA | 10 mi | $106,693 |
Zip codes like 98201 elsewhere
Questions about 98201
What city is zip code 98201?
98201 is assigned to Everett, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 98201 in?
98201 is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of 98201?
About 31,895 people live in 98201, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98201 in?
98201 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 98201?
The median household income in 98201 is $74,554.
What zip codes are near 98201?
The closest zip codes to 98201 are 98207, 98213, 98203, 98270, 98258.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98201, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.