City

Gold Bar, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Snohomish County  ·  Washington

👥4,782Population
💰$78,512Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$414,900Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 9.4%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic15.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.9%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (2%)
HS Graduate870 (27.9%)
Some College625 (20%)
Associates720 (23.1%)
Bachelors336 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree509 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 20%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College20.0%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,512 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$414,900 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,833/mo
Total Housing Units2,226
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Gold Bar, WA

Gold Bar is a city in Washington, located in Snohomish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,782 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Gold Bar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,512 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gold Bar is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $414,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,833 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gold Bar is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gold Bar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98251 4,782 $78,512 $414,900 $1,833 8.2% 27.1% 84.8%