City

Arlington, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Snohomish County  ·  Washington

👥46,225Population
💰$96,478Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$556,900Median Home Value▲ 100% above avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 3.1%Other: 5.9%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic9.7%
Black0.6%
Asian3.1%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma228 (0.7%)
HS Graduate9,291 (30.5%)
Some College4,801 (15.8%)
Associates5,676 (18.6%)
Bachelors4,043 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree6,443 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College15.8%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,478 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$556,900 ▲ 100% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,780/mo
Total Housing Units18,224
Vacant Units1,260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Arlington, WA

Arlington is a city in Washington, located in Snohomish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 46,225 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Arlington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,478 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arlington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $556,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,780 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arlington is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.61%).

Arlington, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Arlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98223 46,225 $96,478 $556,900 $1,780 3.5% 34.4% 78.2%