98205 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98205, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98205 is a zip code in Snohomish County, Washington, which covers Lake Stevens CCD, Marysville CCD, and Snohomish, with a total population of 15,784 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98205 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98205.

The estimated population of people living in 98205 is 15,784, with a median age of 34.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98205 area has changed over the last 4 years.

Year Population Change 4-Year Change
2020
15,784
+2.53%
+16.76%
2019
15,394
+7.2%
-
2018
14,360
+6.23%
-
2017
13,518
 - -

Population of 98205 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98205 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 4 years.

Race 2020 2017 Change
White
74.6%
79.9%
 -6.63%
Black/African American
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Native
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Hispanic
12.2%
10.5%
 +16.19%
Asian
3.9%
5.2%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Two Or More Races
6%
3.1%
 +93.55%
Other
0.9%
0.3%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98205 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98205 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98205 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98205 has changed over the last 4 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2020 34.5 -2.27% 32.9 -4.36% 35.6 -1.93%
2019 35.3 +1.44% 34.4 0% 36.3 +2.25%
2018 34.8 +0.29% 34.4 -1.43% 35.5 +3.2%
2017 34.7 - 34.9 - 34.4 -

The median age of the 98205 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98205 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2020 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,027 +35.55% 1,114 -0.17% 1,430 1,109
10 to 19 868 +36.15% 653 +32.67% 1,217 890
20 to 29 814 +5.82% 944 +4.41% 844 985
30 to 39 1,080 +36.02% 1,213 +21.36% 1,499 1,490
40 to 49 833 +27.28% 868 +13.17% 1,077 969
50 to 59 935 -9.36% 1,037 2.69% 850 1,033
60 to 69 666 -8.96% 647 +16.67% 598 759
70+ 362 +35.51% 457 +22.65% 496 538

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98205 zip code is $97,009.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98205.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,886.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,638.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,330.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98205 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98205, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98205 is currently $108,169.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.32% of households in 98205 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98205 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98205 is $36,959.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98205 by the total population of 98205.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98205 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98205 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98205 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98205 zip over the age of 16 is 11,733.

Of those people, a total of 75.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98205 is 70.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98205 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 595 54.50% 6.50%
20 to 24 years 739 93.50% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 1,090 98.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,548 78.60% 12.70%
35 to 44 years 2,378 91.50% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 2,009 84.90% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 983 82.10% 7.60%
60 to 64 years 805 63.70% 18.50%
65 to 74 years 1,074 22.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 512 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98205. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,899 73.90% 5.00%
Black or African American 146 67.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 221 97.30% 28.80%
Asian 523 83.20% 8.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 54 75.90% 0.00%
Other 209 81.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 681 76.10% 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,142 87.70% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,201 72.30% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98205 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98205 is 8,255, with median earnings of $51,752.00.

Women in 98205 are earning approximately 65.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,255 $51,752.00
Male 4,288 $61,116.00
Female 3,967 $40,193.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98205 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 766 $70,526.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 269 $80,156.00
Architecture and Engineering 341 $73,520.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $0.00
Community and Social Service 135 $73,594.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 366 $34,961.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $48,646.00
Healthcare Practitioners 364 $61,964.00
Healthcare Support 126 $24,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 169 $54,438.00
Law Enforcement 110 $77,317.00
Food Preparation and Serving 634 $14,615.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 279 $24,931.00
Personal Care and Service 170 $14,018.00
Sales 874 $37,449.00
Office and Administrative Support 820 $43,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $43,988.00
Construction and Extraction 578 $62,395.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 404 $65,750.00
Production 521 $49,663.00
Transportation and Material Moving 264 $24,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98205 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98205.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 426 $95,278.00 340 $52,311.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 182 $82,955.00 87 $70,804.00
Architecture and Engineering 242 $97,500.00 99 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 54 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $62,222.00 109 $77,796.00
Legal 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $32,391.00 322 $35,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $63,571.00 79 $25,066.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $89,554.00 341 $52,411.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 121 $25,104.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 123 $73,628.00 46 $12,212.00
Law Enforcement 32 $111,500.00 78 $76,341.00
Food Preparation and Serving 247 $10,970.00 387 $17,601.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $44,283.00 140 $7,465.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 170 $14,018.00
Sales 529 $51,875.00 345 $33,828.00
Office and Administrative Support 203 $41,917.00 617 $44,943.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 559 $64,028.00 19 $26,458.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 404 $65,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 381 $75,353.00 140 $38,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 234 $30,161.00 30 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,369 households in 98205, with an average household size of 2.94 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,059 families living in the 98205 zip code with an average family size of 3.26 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98205:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,009 242 808 1,310
Average Household Size 3.4 3.29 3.57 1.43
Total Families 3,009 242 808 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.71 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 4,059 families living in 98205, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98205:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,670 housing units in 98205.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,369 94.69%
Vacant 301 5.31%

18.02% of the total 5,670 housing units in 98205 are rental units. This is approximately 1,022 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,347 are occupied by the owner - or 76.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98205 is $1,838.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98205 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    72
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    240
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    294
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    400
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    16

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98205 is $386,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98205 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    66
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    62
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    89
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    128
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    553
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,436
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    976
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98205. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98205 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    65
  • 1950 to 1959
    216
  • 1960 to 1969
    374
  • 1970 to 1979
    648
  • 1980 to 1989
    424
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,389
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,123
  • 2010 to 2013
    441
  • 2014 or later
    695

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98205 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    62
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,022
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,175
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,110

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98205 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98205 that commute to work in a particular way.

33 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98205.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    165
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    467
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    668
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,013
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,132
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    557
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,196
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    235
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    325
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    647
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    777
  • 90 or more minutes
    436

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98205 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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