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Cathcart, WA
Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98296.
Population
2,064
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
534
ZIP codes
1
Cathcart and its ZIP codes
Cathcart at a glance
- Cathcart is about 4.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,400 a year, 33% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $908,900 (61% above Washington).
Local data for Cathcart, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cathcart, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,400
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$908,900
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
47.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (364), Irish Americans (351), Norwegian Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Cathcart.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,350
299,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.7B
FY 2026, $5,716 per person
PPP loans
$56.7M
687 loans, 5,805 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cathcart, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 47.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cathcart, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,769
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
74° / 32°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cathcart, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Cathcart
1 in or overlapping Cathcart. Population shown
Cities near Cathcart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver FirsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| ClearviewCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| MaltbyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 19.3 |
| Mill Creek EastCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.4 |
| EastmontCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Bothell EastCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Mill CreekCity | 4.8 mi | 4.6 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7 |
| SnohomishCity | 5.5 mi | 3.5 |
| MonroeCity | 5.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Monroe NorthCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| Martha LakeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Chain LakeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 10.9 |
| Fobes HillCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Larch WayCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BothellCity | 6.9 mi | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cathcart, WA in?
- Cathcart is in Snohomish County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Cathcart, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cathcart include 98296.
- What is the population of Cathcart, WA?
- About 2,064 people live in Cathcart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cathcart?
- Nearby places include Silver Firs (2.3 mi), Clearview (2.4 mi), Maltby (2.9 mi), Mill Creek East (4.1 mi), Eastmont (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023