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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98204

Snohomish County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$575,826[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+102.7%
vs metro
-16.1%
vs state
+14.4%
ZIP 98204 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98204 in WA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98204 is worth $575,826 — 16.1% below the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,772 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,772[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,068[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Snohomish County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
45,130[3]
Median household income
$68,513[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Snohomish County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,395[5]
Moved in
23,597
Moved out
22,202

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
4
  • Mariner High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mukilteo School District

    2,100 students

  • Voyager Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mukilteo School District

    906 students

  • Explorer Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mukilteo School District

    795 students

  • Challenger Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mukilteo School District

    654 students

  • Olivia Park Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Mukilteo School District

    587 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$21,261

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,912
Loan principal$460,661
Down payment$115,165
Total interest paid$587,548

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.11
Monthly cost to own$3,732
Monthly rent$1,772

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98204?
The typical home in 98204 is worth $575,826, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98204?
Home values in 98204 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98204?
A typical home in 98204 rents for about $1,772 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 98204?
The effective property tax rate in 98204 is 0.7% — roughly $4,068 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98204?
ZIP code 98204 has a population of 45,130 and a median household income of $68,513.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Milton, WA

    Typical home
    $575,706
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Waller CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $574,718
    Gross yield
  • South Hill CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $572,152
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Federal Way, WA

    Typical home
    $571,110
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Seattle, WA

    Typical home
    $581,750
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Renton, WA

    Typical home
    $569,108
    Gross yield
    4.5%

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