Machias

Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington

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Machias is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Snohomish County, Washington, with 1,264 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cavalero, 1.7 miles SW.

About Machias

Machias is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census.

Machias was laid out in 1888, and named after Machias, Maine, the ancestral home of a first settler. A post office called Machias was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1943.

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Median household income
$151,875
Median home value
$714,100
Median rent
$3,102/mo
Median age
36.7
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Machias, WA population

Machias had 1,264 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,264
Density510 per sq mi (197 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Machias at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountySnohomish County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,264 (2020)
Land area2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates47.9918° N, 122.0517° W
ZIP code98258
Census code (GEOID)5341470

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Machias

What county is Machias in?

Machias is in Snohomish County, Washington.

What is the population of Machias, WA?

1,264 people lived in Machias at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Machias, WA?

The ZIP code of Machias is 98258.

What is the elevation of Machias?

118 feet (36 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Machias?

Cavalero (1.7 mi), Lake Stevens (2.2 mi), Bunk Foss (2.9 mi), Three Lakes (4.5 mi), Lochsloy (4.7 mi).

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