Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, with 35,630 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cavalero, 2.2 miles SE.
- 35,630residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.3 km²
- 3,505 / sq mipopulation density
- 98258ZIP code
About Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States, that is named for the lake it surrounds. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Everett and borders the cities of Marysville to the northwest and Snohomish to the south. The city's population was 35,630 at the 2020 census.
The lake was named in 1859 for territorial governor Isaac Stevens and was originally home to the Skykomish in the Pilchuck River basin. The first modern settlement on Lake Stevens was founded at the northeastern corner of the lake in 1889. It was later sold to the Rucker Brothers, who opened a sawmill in 1907 that spurred early growth in the area, but closed in 1925 after the second of two major fires. The Lake Stevens area then became a resort community before developing into a commuter town in the 1960s and 1970s.
Lake Stevens was incorporated as a city in 1960, following an exodus of businesses from the downtown area to a new shopping center. The city has since grown through annexations to encompass most of the lake, including the original shopping center, and quadrupled in population from 2000 to 2010. A revitalized downtown area is planned alongside new civic buildings in the 2020s.
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Living in Lake Stevens
- Median household income
- $122,336
- Median home value
- $635,600
- Median rent
- $2,224/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Lake Stevens had 35,630 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,630 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,505 per sq mi (1,353 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Stevens at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Snohomish County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,630 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.17 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0034° N, 122.0968° W |
| ZIP code | 98258 |
| Official website | lakestevenswa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5337900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Stevens
- Cavalero2.2 mi SE
- Machias2.2 mi E
- Bunk Foss2.9 mi S
- Lake Cassidy4.4 mi N
- Lochsloy4.7 mi NE
- Fobes Hill4.8 mi S
- Snohomish5.2 mi S
- Everett5.2 mi SW
- Marysville5.9 mi NW
- Three Lakes6.5 mi SE
- Lake Bosworth6.7 mi NE
- Sisco Heights7.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Stevens
What county is Lake Stevens in?
Lake Stevens is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of Lake Stevens, WA?
35,630 people lived in Lake Stevens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Stevens, WA?
The ZIP code of Lake Stevens is 98258.
What is the elevation of Lake Stevens?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Stevens?
Cavalero (2.2 mi), Machias (2.2 mi), Bunk Foss (2.9 mi), Lake Cassidy (4.4 mi), Lochsloy (4.7 mi).
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