The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98036 sells for about $610,000, or $366 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,779 a month.
ZIP 98036 — Lynnwood
The housing market in 98036 is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a year-over-year decline in median prices and a moderate increase in inventory. Buyers are gaining slightly more leverage as homes spend more time on the market compared to previous years. The market remains sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and realistic pricing strategies.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the broader Puget Sound employment market.
Median prices moved down 10.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 8.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98036, Snohomish County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Edmonds School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area faces standard Pacific Northwest climate risks, including potential for heavy rain and wind events; flood and wildfire risks are generally localized.
The area benefits from proximity to major employment hubs in the Seattle-Everett corridor, with ongoing residential and mixed-use development in the surrounding Snohomish County region.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on local millage rates that include state, county, city, and school district levies.
Residents typically commute via I-5 or I-405 toward major employment centers in Everett, Bellevue, and Seattle, with transit options available through local bus networks.
The ZIP features access to local parks, greenbelts, and proximity to shopping centers in Lynnwood and Brier, with regional recreational opportunities nearby.
The rental market remains competitive due to the area's central location, with steady demand from commuters and families.
The economy is anchored by aerospace, technology, and healthcare sectors within the broader Snohomish County region.
Parcels are subject to Snohomish County property tax levies and the Edmonds School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles common to Western Washington.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.47.4 mi
- Seattle Children's Museum4.313.8 mi
- K1 Speed Redmond4.214.2 mi
- GameWorks Seattle4.114.3 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.715.6 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.513.8 mi
- Lumen Field4.615.4 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.714.1 mi
- Seattle Convention Center | Arch4.414.3 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.610.7 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.710.4 mi
- Discovery Park4.812.5 mi
- Marymoor Park4.712.6 mi
- Pike Place Market4.614.5 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.713.9 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.513.8 mi
- Seattle Center4.613.9 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.710.4 mi
- Discovery Park4.812.5 mi
- Marymoor Park4.712.6 mi
- Warren G. Magnuson Park4.79.3 mi
- Pier 664.514.5 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.610.9 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.612.1 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.613.9 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.611.8 mi
- Willows Run Golf Complex410.3 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.16.3 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.512.8 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.412.3 mi
- Echo Falls Golf Club4.29.4 mi
- Alderwood4.41.2 mi
- University Village4.610.6 mi
- The District at Northgate47.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.53 mi
- Fred Meyer4.111.5 mi
- Paine Field4.76.5 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.425.6 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.519.2 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.613.2 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.54 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major regional shopping destination located in close proximity.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.