ZIP Code 98251, Washington
ZIP Code 98251 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 98251 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Snohomish County, Washington. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,907. The land area covers 160.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,907 | ±631 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,905 | ±238 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,340 | ±229 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,905 | ±238 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 435 | ±134 |
| Median Home Value | $448,900 | ±$26,659 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,791 | ±$218 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,891 | ±$7,073 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,314 | ±$4,081 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 615 | ±281 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,295 | ±324 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 864,113 (2024)
ID: 176803
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ANALYST
3000 ROCKEFELLER AVENUE, MS 407, EVERETT WA 98201-4060
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Gold Bar, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Index, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Sultan, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Sultan, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Skykomish, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Skykomish, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Carnation, WA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | Sultan, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sultan, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sultan, WA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SULTAN LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 319 MAIN ST., SUITE 100, SULTAN, WA, 98294 |
(360) 793-1695
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MONROE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 1070 VILLAGE WAY, MONROE, WA, 98272 |
(360) 794-7851
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SKYKOMISH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 100 FIFTH STREET, SKYKOMISH, WA, 98288 |
(360) 677-2660
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GRANITE FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 815 EAST GALENA, GRANITE FALLS, WA, 98252 |
(360) 691-6087
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DUVALL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 15619 NE MAIN STREET, DUVALL, WA, 98019 |
(425) 788-1173
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SNOHOMISH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 311 MAPLE AVENUE, SNOHOMISH, WA, 98290 |
(360) 568-2898
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LAKE STEVENS LIBRARY
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Library | 22.4 mi away | 2211 GRADE ROAD, LAKE STEVENS, WA, 98258 |
(425) 334-1900
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CARNATION LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 4804 TOLT AVENUE, CARNATION, WA, 98014 |
(425) 333-4398
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DARRINGTON LIBRARY
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 1005 CASCADE ST., DARRINGTON, WA, 98241 |
(360) 436-1600
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WOODINVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 17105 AVONDALE ROAD NE, WOODINVILLE, WA, 98072 |
(425) 788-0733
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STARTUP 1 E, WA US, located 6.0 miles from ZCTA5 98251. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.4° | 34.0° | 40.7° | 8.94" | — |
| February | 50.7° | 34.0° | 42.4° | 5.92" | — |
| March | 54.7° | 36.1° | 45.4° | 6.77" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 39.3° | 49.6° | 5.87" | — |
| May | 66.6° | 44.4° | 55.5° | 4.95" | — |
| June | 70.7° | 48.8° | 59.7° | 3.84" | — |
| July | 77.6° | 51.6° | 64.6° | 1.48" | — |
| August | 78.4° | 51.4° | 64.9° | 1.70" | — |
| September | 72.5° | 47.3° | 59.9° | 3.49" | — |
| October | 61.7° | 41.6° | 51.7° | 7.13" | — |
| November | 52.1° | 37.1° | 44.6° | 9.82" | — |
| December | 46.5° | 33.6° | 40.0° | 8.41" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Creek CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Gold Bar city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Index town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Startup CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Sultan city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| North Sultan CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 98251. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.