Census-designated place · Washington
North Lynnwood, Washington
North Lynnwood, census-designated place, in Snohomish County, Washington. North Lynnwood had 23,339 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,967). GEOID 5349940.
Residents, 2020-2024
23,339
±1,967 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 22,802
Median household income
$101,088
±$9,505 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$616,400
±$42,645 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,145
±$73 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is North Lynnwood and what county is it in?
North Lynnwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Snohomish County, Washington. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 7,292 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Lynnwood is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Lynnwood, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts North Lynnwood's population at 23,339 (±1,967). The 2020 Census counted 22,802 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Lynnwood is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,339 ±1,967 | 844,430 | no clear change |
| Households | 9,890 ±768 | 316,212 | +1,023 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.11 | 2.64 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 10,587 ±704 | 331,530 | +1,443 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Lynnwood?
The median resident of North Lynnwood is 33.9 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 19.9%. 30.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±1.4 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±2.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.3% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±2.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1% ±2.3 pts | 12.1% | −7.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.9% ±4.3 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.3% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 19.9% ±3.4 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.2% ±3.3 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.5% ±5.5 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±2.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7% ±3.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±2.9 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.8% ±4.2 pts | 38.2% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±2.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±2.9 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Lynnwood earn?
Half of North Lynnwood's 9,890 households earn less than $101,088 a year (±$9,505), against $111,246 in Snohomish County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $90,536 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,088 ±$9,505 | $111,246 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,022 ±$8,389 | $142,821 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,670 ±$3,935 | $54,628 | +$11,930 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3% ±6.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8% ±3.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±0.7 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.4% ±1.3 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Lynnwood?
Owners occupy 43.9% of North Lynnwood's occupied homes and renters 56.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $616,400 by its owner (±$42,645). The median renter pays $2,145 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $616,400 ±$42,645 | $696,000 | +$168,797 |
| Median gross rent | $2,145 ±$73 | $1,949 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6% ±7.3 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,461 ±$147 | $2,748 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.9% ±4.5 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.1% ±4.5 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 10,587 ±704 | 331,530 | +1,443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3% ±4.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 28.0% ±3.9 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 24.4% ±3.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Lynnwood work and get to work?
66.6% of North Lynnwood's workers drive alone and 18.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | North Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.0% ±2.9 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±4.5 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.6% ±3.3 pts | 20.0% | +16.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±2.1 | 30.8 min | −5.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Lynnwood?
3 census tracts lie mostly in North Lynnwood, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,436 (Tract 518.03) to $122,201 (Tract 501.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 518.03Snohomish County | 8,620 | $84,436 |
| Tract 501.02Snohomish County | 5,889 | $122,201 |
| Tract 518.04Snohomish County | 5,531 | $92,287 |
| Tract 518.02Snohomish County | 7,142 | $107,857 |
| Tract 516.01Snohomish County | 5,471 | $102,004 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Lynnwood) · Census block assignment files
How does North Lynnwood compare with other places in Washington?
North Lynnwood ranks 157th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 57th | 393 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th | 394 |
| Median household income | 157th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 138th | 393 |
| Median home value | 127th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 70th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 190th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd | 382 |
| Median age | 335th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 378th | 388 |
| Work from home | 127th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 394 |
North Lynnwood's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Lynnwood?
7 of the 57 figures for North Lynnwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Lynnwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.