98256 ZIP Code, Index, WA
98256 is a ZIP code in Index, Washington in Snohomish County. It covers 76 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98224, 98251 and 98288. 368 people live here in 156 households, fewer than in most Washington ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $94,375, close to the Washington median of $98,141; the median age is 45.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Index, WA
- County: Snohomish County
- Land area: 76 sq mi
- Population: 368
- Median household income: $94,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 368 |
| Households | 156 |
| Median household income | $94,375 |
| Income per person | $41,920 |
| Median age | 45.2 |
| Homeowners | 85.9% |
| Median home value | $430,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 56.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% |
| Broadband internet | 92.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 15.4% |
| $35–50K | 17.9% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 18.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.5% |
| $150–200K | 19.2% |
| $200K+ | 8.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–44 | 17.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 19.8% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 17.3% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 6.9% |
| Vacant | 48.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.7% |
Businesses in 98256
7 business establishments with 14 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98224 — Baring CDP, WA (9.7 mi)
- 98251 — Gold Bar city, WA (11.2 mi)
- 98288 — Skykomish town, WA (14.3 mi)
- 98294 — Startup CDP, WA (16.7 mi)
- 98252 — Verlot CDP, WA (21.9 mi)
- 98014 — Lake Marcel-Stillwater CDP, WA (22.1 mi)
- 98272 — Woods Creek CDP, WA (22.3 mi)
- 98065 — Snoqualmie city, WA (23.3 mi)
Areas that include 98256
- Index, WA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Snohomish County ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Washington ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98256, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98256 in?
- 98256 is a Index, WA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 98256 in?
- 98256 is in Snohomish County.
- What is the population of 98256?
- About 368 people (±162), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 446.
- What is the median household income in 98256?
- $94,375 (±$53,422), compared with $98,141 for Washington as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 98256?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98256 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98256?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98224 (9.7 mi, Baring), 98251 (11.2 mi, Gold Bar), 98288 (14.3 mi, Skykomish), 98294 (16.7 mi, Startup), 98252 (21.9 mi, Verlot) and 98014 (22.1 mi, Lake Marcel-Stillwater).
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