The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98201 sells for about $580,000, or $365 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,556 a month.
ZIP 98201 — Everett
The 98201 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with median prices down year-over-year. While inventory remains relatively tight, the market is seeing a shift toward more balanced conditions for buyers compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for urban-oriented renters and first-time homebuyers seeking relatively more affordable housing options compared to surrounding Snohomish County areas.
Median prices moved down 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 16.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 98201, 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.
Everett serves as a major industrial hub with significant aerospace and manufacturing presence, anchored by Boeing and related supply chain operations.
The average commute time for residents is approximately 27.7 minutes, reflecting access to regional employment centers via major highway corridors.
The area features proximity to the Everett waterfront, various city parks, and urban shopping districts within the downtown core.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied households with median rents around $1,556 per month.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace sector, manufacturing, and regional government services.
The area is served by regional highway corridors and public transit systems connecting to the broader Puget Sound employment core.
Data sourced from SimpleMaps US Zips Comprehensive Database, February 2026.
- Angel of the Winds Arena4.41.5 mi
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery4.518.6 mi
- Quil Ceda Creek Casino43.6 mi
- Swans Trail Farms4.64.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.116.2 mi
- Boeing Future of Flight4.57.1 mi
- Quil Ceda Creek Casino43.6 mi
- AMC Alderwood Mall 164.312.5 mi
- Imagine Children's Museum4.71.7 mi
- Arena Sports Mill Creek4.38.6 mi
- Boeing Future of Flight4.57.1 mi
- Imagine Children's Museum4.71.7 mi
- Funko HQ4.71.5 mi
- Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum4.98 mi
- Cascadia Art Museum4.715.8 mi
- Lighthouse Park4.76.3 mi
- Meadowdale Beach Park4.711.4 mi
- Meadowdale Playfields4.612.1 mi
- Willis D. Tucker Community Park4.79.7 mi
- Thornton A. Sullivan Silver Lake Park and Beach4.57.3 mi
- Everett Marina4.61.5 mi
- Port of Everett4.51.2 mi
- Port of Edmonds4.616.1 mi
- Dagmars Marina4.51.1 mi
- North Lake Marina4.717 mi
- Snohomish Golf Course4.39.2 mi
- Harbour Pointe Golf Club3.99.3 mi
- Walter Hall Golf Course4.26.3 mi
- Battle Creek Golf Course4.44.1 mi
- Legion Memorial Golf Course4.11.1 mi
- Seattle Premium Outlets4.46.5 mi
- Alderwood4.412.2 mi
- WinCo Foods4.56.3 mi
- Nordstrom4.312.3 mi
- Macy's4.212.3 mi
- Paine Field4.77.5 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.626.5 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.517 mi
- Alaska Airlines - Everett4.87.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides access to marina facilities, dining, and scenic views of the Puget Sound.
The central business district features a variety of local restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.