Bothell city, WA

ZIP 98021 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bothell city, WA (98021)

Median Income

$172,559

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,904

Wealth inflow

Population

35,445

Unemployment

3.8%

0.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,904 for ZIP 98021 (Bothell city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.8%+1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-77% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.8%-76% vs US avg

820

Establishments

15,316

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction4.4%
Manufacturing12.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities2.7%
Information5.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.3%
Professional, scientific, management22.7%
Education, health care, social18.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.7%
Other services4.5%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.2%, median income rose 13.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.7%.

Median Income

$172,559

+130% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate