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Three Lakes, WA
Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98290.
Population
4,055
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
348
ZIP codes
1
Three Lakes and its ZIP codes
Three Lakes at a glance
- Three Lakes is about 3 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $172,879, 76% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $842,800 (49% above Washington) and median rent is $1,730 a month.
Local data for Three Lakes, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Lakes, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$172,879
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$842,800
Median rent
$1,730/mo
Homeownership
96.2%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
40.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (775), Irish Americans (558), Norwegian Americans (311).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Three Lakes.
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
$67.1M
1,038 loans, 6,880 jobs reported
How people get to work
Three Lakes, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.4%
Average one-way commute: 40.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Three Lakes
1 in or overlapping Three Lakes. Population shown
Cities near Three Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chain LakeCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 10.9 |
| Monroe NorthCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| CavaleroCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| SnohomishCity | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| MachiasCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake RoesigerCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.9 |
| Bunk FossCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.9 |
| MonroeCity | 5.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Woods CreekCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 14 |
| Lake StevensCity | 6.1 mi | 10.2 |
| Fobes HillCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.7 |
| CathcartCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Lake BosworthCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4 |
| LochsloyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7.5 |
| North SultanCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| EastmontCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Lakes, WA in?
- Three Lakes is in Snohomish County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Three Lakes, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Three Lakes include 98290.
- What is the population of Three Lakes, WA?
- About 4,055 people live in Three Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Lakes?
- Nearby places include Chain Lake (2.5 mi), Monroe North (4 mi), Cavalero (4.6 mi), Snohomish (4.6 mi), Machias (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023