Monroe
City in Snohomish County, Washington
Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, with 19,699 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monroe North, 1.6 miles N.
- 19,699residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 3,067 / sq mipopulation density
- 98272ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located near the Cascade foothills at the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers, which form the Snohomish River. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and is 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Seattle. Monroe's population was 19,699 as of the 2020 census.
The town of Park Place was originally founded in 1864 at the river confluence and was among several existing settlements in the Tualco Valley. The confluence site was previously a trading post used by the indigenous Skykomish people. Park Place was renamed to Monroe in 1890 to honor U.S. President James Monroe, and was moved northeast to be near the tracks of the Great Northern Railway, which was constructed in 1892. Monroe was incorporated in 1902 and was selected as the home of a major condensed milk plant and the state reformatory.
The city became a suburban bedroom community in the late 20th century, serving commuters to Everett, Seattle, and the Eastside. It is home to the Monroe Correctional Complex, which absorbed the original reformatory in 1998, and the Evergreen State Fair, which runs annually in late summer. Monroe is located at the junction of two major highways, U.S. Route 2 and State Route 522, which were expanded in the late 20th century to serve commuters.
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $110,461
- Median home value
- $668,400
- Median rent
- $1,950/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Monroe had 19,699 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,699 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,067 per sq mi (1,184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Snohomish County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,699 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.42 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8598° N, 121.9840° W |
| ZIP code | 98272 |
| Official website | ci.monroe.wa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5346685 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- Monroe North1.6 mi N
- Chain Lake2.9 mi N
- Woods Creek4.0 mi E
- High Bridge4.6 mi SW
- Three Lakes5.5 mi N
- Cathcart5.7 mi W
- Maltby6.9 mi SW
- Snohomish6.9 mi NW
- North Sultan7.6 mi E
- Silver Firs7.7 mi W
- Clearview7.8 mi W
- Sultan8.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of Monroe, WA?
19,699 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, WA?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 98272.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
Monroe North (1.6 mi), Chain Lake (2.9 mi), Woods Creek (4.0 mi), High Bridge (4.6 mi), Three Lakes (5.5 mi).
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