ZIP Code 98270, Washington
ZIP Code 98270 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 98270 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Snohomish County, Washington. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 55,049. The land area covers 14.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,049 | ±1,175 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,462 | ±561 | 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 | 19,887 | ±524 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,462 | ±561 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 425 | ±143 |
| Median Home Value | $579,900 | ±$10,323 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,918 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,147 | ±$5,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,213 | ±$1,777 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,142 | ±665 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 28,694 | ±1,219 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±3.8% |
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 | 06-08 | Marysville, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Snohomish, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | LYNNWOOD, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marysville, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arlington, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Arlington, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Arlington, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Lynnwood, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Marysville, WA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Everett Community College
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College | 4.4 mi away | 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA, 98201 |
4253889100
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MARYSVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 6120 GROVE STREET, MARYSVILLE, WA, 98270 |
(360) 658-5000
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Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 802 SE Everett Mall Way Ste A, Everett, WA, 98208 |
4254239186
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LIBRARY ON WHEELS
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 7312 35TH AVENUE NE, MARYSVILLE, WA, 98271 |
(360) 651-7059
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Edmonds College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036 |
4256401459
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LAKE STEVENS LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 2211 GRADE ROAD, LAKE STEVENS, WA, 98258 |
(425) 334-1900
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Cascadia College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA, 98011-8205 |
4253528000
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MAIN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 2702 HOYT AVENUE, EVERETT, WA, 98201 |
(425) 257-8000
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
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College | 20.6 mi away | 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA, 98011-8246 |
4253525000
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LAKEWOOD/SMOKEY POINT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 3411 169TH PLACE NE, SUITES ABC, ARLINGTON, WA, 98223 |
(360) 651-0774
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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 EVERETT, WA US, located 6.0 miles from ZCTA5 98270. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.9° | 34.6° | 41.2° | 5.04" | — |
| February | 50.4° | 34.5° | 42.5° | 3.70" | — |
| March | 54.5° | 37.2° | 45.9° | 4.11" | — |
| April | 59.6° | 41.4° | 50.5° | 3.40" | — |
| May | 65.8° | 47.0° | 56.4° | 2.70" | — |
| June | 69.8° | 51.8° | 60.8° | 2.30" | — |
| July | 74.8° | 55.3° | 65.1° | 1.04" | — |
| August | 75.7° | 55.2° | 65.4° | 1.15" | — |
| September | 70.4° | 49.6° | 60.0° | 2.34" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 43.3° | 52.0° | 3.70" | — |
| November | 52.4° | 37.6° | 45.0° | 5.82" | — |
| December | 46.7° | 34.1° | 40.4° | 4.95" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lake Cassidy CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Lake Stevens city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Sisco Heights CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Lochsloy CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Machias CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 98270. • 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.