Machias
Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington

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.
- 1,264residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 510 / sq mipopulation density
- 98258ZIP code
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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Living in Machias
- Median household income
- $151,875
- Median home value
- $714,100
- Median rent
- $3,102/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Machias had 1,264 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,264 |
|---|---|
| Density | 510 per sq mi (197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Machias at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Snohomish County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,264 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9918° N, 122.0517° W |
| ZIP code | 98258 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5341470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Machias
- Cavalero1.7 mi SW
- Lake Stevens2.2 mi W
- Bunk Foss2.9 mi SW
- Three Lakes4.5 mi SE
- Lochsloy4.7 mi N
- Snohomish4.7 mi SW
- Fobes Hill5.3 mi SW
- Lake Cassidy5.3 mi N
- Lake Bosworth5.8 mi NE
- Everett6.7 mi W
- Chain Lake6.9 mi SE
- Lake Roesiger6.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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