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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98290

Snohomish County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$851,823[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+199.9%
vs metro
+24.2%
vs state
+69.3%
ZIP 98290 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98290 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98290 is worth $851,823 — 24.2% above the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,151 a month — a 3.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,151[2]
Gross yield
3.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,529[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
39,826[3]
Median household income
$132,973[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
1
High
3
  • Snohomish High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Snohomish School District

    1,525 students

  • Centennial Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Snohomish School District

    735 students

  • Dutch Hill Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Snohomish School District

    685 students

  • Machias Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Snohomish School District

    622 students

  • Central Emerson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Snohomish School District

    472 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 yield3.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$25,815

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$4,307
Loan principal$681,459
Down payment$170,365
Total interest paid$869,163

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 ratio2.59
Monthly cost to own$5,564
Monthly rent$2,151

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
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
32nd percentile[2]
Property tax
46th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98290?
The typical home in 98290 is worth $851,823, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98290?
Home values in 98290 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98290?
A typical home in 98290 rents for about $2,151 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 98290?
The effective property tax rate in 98290 is 0.8% — roughly $6,529 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98290?
ZIP code 98290 has a population of 39,826 and a median household income of $132,973.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lynnwood, WA

    Typical home
    $850,352
    Gross yield
    2.8%
  • Shoreline, WA

    Typical home
    $854,395
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Burien, WA

    Typical home
    $843,827
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • Seattle, WA

    Typical home
    $837,946
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Seattle, WA

    Typical home
    $837,626
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • Artondale CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $869,891
    Gross yield
    3.4%

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