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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98252

Snohomish County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$589,675[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+107.6%
vs metro
-14.0%
vs state
+17.2%
ZIP 98252 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98252 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98252 is worth $589,675 — 14.0% below the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,322[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
10,361[3]
Median household income
$98,370[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
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • Mountain Way Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Granite Falls School District

    579 students

  • Granite Falls High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Granite Falls School District

    555 students

  • Monte Cristo Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Granite Falls School District

    482 students

  • Granite Falls Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Granite Falls School District

    462 students

  • Crossroads High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Granite Falls School District

    212 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,982
Loan principal$471,740
Down payment$117,935
Total interest paid$601,678

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,832
Monthly rent

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
79th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98252?
The typical home in 98252 is worth $589,675, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98252?
Home values in 98252 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 98252?
The effective property tax rate in 98252 is 0.7% — roughly $4,322 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98252?
ZIP code 98252 has a population of 10,361 and a median household income of $98,370.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • South Hill CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $589,634
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Tukwila, WA

    Typical home
    $591,600
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Tacoma, WA

    Typical home
    $587,101
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Tukwila, WA

    Typical home
    $592,318
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Seattle, WA

    Typical home
    $594,404
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Clear Lake CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $595,398
    Gross yield

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