The ZIP Code 98272 is associated with the city of Monroe in Washington in Snohomish County. The 98272 ZIP Code has a median age of 35.8 years, and 12.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $91,458. It is estimated that about 24.8% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $35,197. The current population estimate is 30,051.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98272 is $91,458, while the region's mean household income is $109,846. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,197. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98272 of $35,197 is approximately 9.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 98272 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 98272 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 11.1% |
In ZIP Code 98272, 91.3% of the population graduated high school, while 24.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.9% in this Snohomish County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.1% |
| Associate's degree | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98272, 92.6% is one race, while 7.4% are two or more races. Approximately 13.4% of 98272 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98272 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.2%), followed by Some other race (5.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.4% |
| Some other race | 5.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98272 in January 2025 comes in at $724,272. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $700,647 median value in August 2024, and 7% higher than the $678,449 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98272, an estimated 29.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Snohomish County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $724,272 |
| Dec 2024 | $720,213 |
| Nov 2024 | $714,864 |
| Oct 2024 | $709,035 |
| Sep 2024 | $704,222 |
| Aug 2024 | $700,647 |
| Jul 2024 | $698,902 |
| Jun 2024 | $697,241 |
| May 2024 | $694,369 |
| Apr 2024 | $688,857 |
| Mar 2024 | $682,753 |
| Feb 2024 | $678,449 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98272 are younger than average. The median age of 35.8 years in ZIP Code 98272 is approximately 6.04% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 98272 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 98272 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98272 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98272 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98272, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.7 minutes. Approximately 18.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98272 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 98272 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.0% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 98272, 85.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Snohomish County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.9% |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98272 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 45.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98272 | 8.44¢/kWh | 7.55¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.33¢/kWh | 11.05¢/kWh | 6.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98272 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.68 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.02 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 4.93 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 2.73 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.65 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.65 | 1.78 | 5.46 |