City

Lake Stevens, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Snohomish County  ·  Washington

👥52,005Population
💰$120,571Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$606,600Median Home Value▲ 118% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 1.8%Asian: 6.3%Other: 5.8%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic11.8%
Black1.8%
Asian6.3%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma222 (0.7%)
HS Graduate8,232 (24.7%)
Some College4,404 (13.2%)
Associates5,382 (16.2%)
Bachelors4,205 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree10,877 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,571 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$606,600 ▲ 118% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,187/mo
Total Housing Units18,397
Vacant Units742

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
60%
About Lake Stevens, WA

Lake Stevens is a city in Washington, located in Snohomish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 52,005 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Lake Stevens is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,571 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Stevens is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $606,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,187 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Stevens is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Stevens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98258 52,005 $120,571 $606,600 $2,187 4.2% 45.3% 78.2%