98223 ZIP Code
Arlington, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98223 |
| City/Town: | Arlington |
| County: | Snohomish |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,117 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,344 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,988 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,287 |
| Median Home Value: | $505,300 |
| Land Area: | 316.2 sq miles
818.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.2171, -121.9535 |
Population Information (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,117 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,135 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,982 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,398 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,848 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,353 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,083 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,384 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,925 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,302 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,541 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,435 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,729 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,248 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,940 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 931 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $505,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,718 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,287 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,971 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,316 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,538 | 79.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,433 | 20.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,051 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 643 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,896 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,186 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,631 | 26.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,079 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,416 | 13.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,200 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,344 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,775 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,672 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,988 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,865 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,987 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 834 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,984 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,835 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,515 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,560 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 77 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,066 | 82.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 398 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 307 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,559 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 119 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,674 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,994 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,509 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,021 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,709 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 139 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,149 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 507 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 219 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 969 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 843 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,577 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,134 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,490 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,840 | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,000 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,392 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,308 | 70.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,678 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 115 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 116 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 222 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,941 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 345 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,491 | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,966 | 17.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 609 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,515 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,203 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 247 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,080 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,109 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,356 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,740 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,106 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,220 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,531 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,522 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,196 | 33.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,468 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,583 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,742 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,253 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,004 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 399 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,553 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,502 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 575 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 234 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 228 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 372 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 355 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 924 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,064 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 180 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,198 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,439 | 24.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,062 | 27.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,787 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,424 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,000 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 772 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 414 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,011 | 5.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 282 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,156 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,293 | 18.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,959 | 49.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,073 | 22.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 524 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,373 | 25.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,601 | 15.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,702 | 45.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 205 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1,900 | 11.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 102 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 766 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,729 | 16.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,088 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,388 | 43.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 480 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 133 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 134 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 217 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,092 | 8.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,612 | 34.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,374 | 47.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 496 | 3.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,307 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $713 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,718 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,971 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,839 | 58.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,015 | 23.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,829 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,098 | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,874 | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,347 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,617 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,952 | 26.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,464 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 457 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,521 | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,669 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,074 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 500 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 614 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,131 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,701 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,128 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,364 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,578 | 12.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,999 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,546 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 549 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,355 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,642 | 40.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,000 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,624 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,875 | 68.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,612 | 28.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 641 | 11.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 137 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,515 | 92.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 442 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,602 | 814.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,602 | 814.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,602 | 814.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 644 | 145.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 87 | 19.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 44 | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,469 | 332.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 200 | 45.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,719 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,170 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,549 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,330 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,114 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,041 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98223 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,971 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,424 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Arlington, WA98223