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Edmonds, WA
City in Snohomish County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98020, 98026.
Population
42,735
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,793
ZIP codes
2
Edmonds and its ZIP codes
Edmonds at a glance
- Edmonds is about 41 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $122,449, 25% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $890,100 (58% above Washington) and median rent is $1,903 a month.
Local data for Edmonds, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edmonds, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,449
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$890,100
Median rent
$1,903/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
54.0%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,055), Irish Americans (4,774), Norwegian Americans (2,437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Edmonds.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 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
$4.73B
FY 2026, $5,716 per person
PPP loans
$125M
1,997 loans, 13,901 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edmonds, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.5%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home27.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edmonds, 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
72° / 37°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edmonds, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Edmonds
2 in or overlapping Edmonds. Population shown
Cities near Edmonds
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EsperanceCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodwayCity | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| LynnwoodCity | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Mountlake TerraceCity | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| MeadowdaleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Alderwood ManorCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| BrierCity | 4.4 mi | 2.2 |
| ShorelineCity | 4.4 mi | 11.6 |
| North LynnwoodCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Picnic PointCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| Bothell WestCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.1 |
| Larch WayCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake Forest ParkCity | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Martha LakeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.6 |
| Lake StickneyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| KenmoreCity | 6.9 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edmonds, WA in?
- Edmonds is in Snohomish County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Edmonds, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edmonds include 98020, 98026.
- What is the population of Edmonds, WA?
- About 42,735 people live in Edmonds, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edmonds?
- Nearby places include Esperance (1.8 mi), Woodway (2.4 mi), Lynnwood (2.6 mi), Mountlake Terrace (2.8 mi), Meadowdale (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023