Census tract · Snohomish County
Census Tract 518.02, Snohomish County, Washington
Census Tract 518.02, GEOID 53061051802, in Snohomish County, Washington, mostly within Lynnwood (59% of its census blocks). 7,142 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±724); the 2020 Census counted 6,942.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,142
±724 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,942
Median household income
$107,857
±$11,050 (90% margin)
Snohomish County: $111,246
Median home value
$788,800
±$76,012 (90% margin)
Snohomish County: $696,000
Median gross rent
$2,205
±$90 (90% margin)
Snohomish County: $1,949
Where is Census Tract 518.02?
Census Tract 518.02 is one of 175 census tracts in Snohomish County, Washington. It covers 1.90 square miles of land, 3,654 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 53061051802, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lynnwood | 59% |
| North Lynnwood | 38% |
| Alderwood Manor | 3% |
10 census tracts border Census Tract 518.02: Tract 417.03 ($141,831), Tract 514.02 ($65,111), Tract 516.01 ($102,004), Tract 517.01 ($71,736), Tract 517.02 ($92,017), Tract 518.03 ($84,436), Tract 518.04 ($92,287), Tract 519.27 ($171,971), Tract 519.28 ($106,676) and Tract 519.30 ($105,688). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 518.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 518.02's population at 7,142 (±724) in 3,126 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,942 residents and 2,763 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 518.02 | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,142 ±724 | 40,110 |
| Households | 3,126 ±308 | 16,070 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.19 | 2.45 |
| Housing units | 3,287 ±287 | 17,012 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 518.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 518.02 is 38.2 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 34.8%. 31.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 518.02 | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±6.4 | 37.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±3.9 pts | 20.7% |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±3.9 pts | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±4.8 pts | 15.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.7% ±7.5 pts | 49.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±3.6 pts | 10.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 34.8% ±7.7 pts | 19.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.4% ±5.9 pts | 29.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.2% ±7.0 pts | 37.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±3.2 pts | 6.2% |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±3.7 pts | 14.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 8.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±4.1 pts | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.8% ±6.9 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±5.7 pts | 13.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±4.4 pts | 87.0% |
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 Census Tract 518.02 earn?
Half of the 3,126 households in Census Tract 518.02 earn less than $107,857 a year (±$11,050), against $111,246 across Snohomish County: 96th highest of the county's 173 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 518.02 | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,857 ±$11,050 | $77,704 |
| Mean household income | $138,838 ±$17,219 | $103,024 |
| Per capita income | $60,626 ±$6,437 | $42,390 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±6.7 pts | 14.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.7% ±18.2 pts | 18.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±6.1 pts | 15.3% |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.4 pts | 96.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6% ±1.3 pts | 92.7% |
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 Census Tract 518.02?
Owners occupy 56.1% of Census Tract 518.02's occupied homes and renters 43.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $788,800 by its owner (±$76,012). The median renter pays $2,205 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 518.02 | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $788,800 ±$76,012 | $686,900 |
| Median gross rent | $2,205 ±$90 | $1,742 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5% ±13.6 pts | 52.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,782 ±$184 | $2,644 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.1% ±7.1 pts | 51.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.9% ±7.1 pts | 48.9% |
| Housing units | 3,287 ±287 | 17,012 |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.5% ±6.4 pts | 45.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.8% ±4.3 pts | 3.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 26.7% ±7.4 pts | 8.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% ±6.3 pts | 11.2% |
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 Census Tract 518.02 get to work?
59.8% of Census Tract 518.02's workers drive alone and 20.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Tract 518.02 | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.9% ±4.1 pts | 63.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 59.8% ±7.4 pts | 64.1% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±4.2 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% ±3.0 pts | 8.7% |
| Walked | 5.7% ±5.3 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% ±5.9 pts | 15.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±2.3 | 29.9 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
How does Census Tract 518.02 compare with the other tracts in Snohomish County?
Among Snohomish County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 518.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Snohomish County | In Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 173 | 2nd of 8 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd of 173 | 8th of 8 |
| Median household income | 96th of 173 | 1st of 8 |
| Per capita income | 59th of 173 | 1st of 8 |
| Median home value | 55th of 172 | 1st of 8 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 166 | 1st of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 103 | 6th of 8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 173 | 2nd of 8 |
| Median age | 93rd of 173 | 2nd of 8 |
| Owner-occupied share | 133rd of 173 | 4th of 8 |
The tracts next to it on Snohomish County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 532.01 | 93rd | $111,900±$18,510 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 528.03 | 94th | $110,208±$11,344 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 413.04 | 95th | $109,813±$33,898 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 518.02 | 96th | $107,857±$11,050 |
| Tract 538.01 | 97th | $107,563±$15,545 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 519.28 | 98th | $106,676±$13,799 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 522.04 | 99th | $106,412±$8,352 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 518.02?
Every figure for Census Tract 518.02 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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