98251 ZIP Code
Gold Bar, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98251 |
| City/Town: | Gold Bar |
| County: | Snohomish |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,703 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,175 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,337 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,193 |
| Median Home Value: | $382,900 |
| Land Area: | 160.7 sq miles
416.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.9115, -121.6064 |
Population Information (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,703 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,428 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,275 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 298 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 302 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 264 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 200 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 278 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 689 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 519 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 743 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 425 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 415 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 333 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 186 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 51 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $382,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,696 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,193 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,865 | 85.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 328 | 15.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,564 | 83.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 301 | 16.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,361 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 128 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 321 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 954 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,089 | 32.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 379 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 335 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 155 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,175 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,965 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,694 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,337 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,402 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,232 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 170 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,415 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,904 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 267 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 61 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,843 | 81.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 92 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 51 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 303 | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 403 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 542 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 589 | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 354 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 24 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 211 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98251 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 84 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 32 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 104 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 109 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 276 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 373 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 397 | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 245 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 189 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 56 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98251 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,508 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 256 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 9 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 265 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 45.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98251 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 399 | 17.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 285 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 28 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 250 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 127 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 18 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 91 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 155 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 393 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 167 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 189 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 77 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.4% | 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 (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,357 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,303 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,512 | 32.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 346 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98251 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,496 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 448 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 314 | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 66 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 126 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98251 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,671 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 9 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 493 | 22.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98251 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 162 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 326 | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 619 | 28.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 360 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 296 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 194 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 109 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 127 | 5.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98251 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 145 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 385 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,187 | 54.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 326 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 6 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98251 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 264 | 14.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,020 | 54.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 353 | 18.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98251 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 63 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 430 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 560 | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 812 | 43.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98251 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 67 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 79 | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 71 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 298 | 19.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 648 | 41.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 362 | 23.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,906 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $581 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,696 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,865 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 970 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 343 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 368 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 447 | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 484 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 414 | 22.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98251 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,905 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 624 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,060 | 55.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 20 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 194 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 450 | 23.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98251 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 878 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 40 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 61 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 419 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 179 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 179 | 20.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,698 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 331 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,703 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 721 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 87 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 379 | 52.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 255 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98251 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,037 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 595 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 278 | 46.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 308 | 51.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 69 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,262 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 78 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 441 | 565.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 441 | 565.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 441 | 565.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 62.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 86 | 110.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 15.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 231 | 296.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 29.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98251 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,405 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,956 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 449 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 384 | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 54 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98251 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,865 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,833 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Gold Bar, WA98251